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counterproductive

[koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv] / ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv /










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Bear in mind that knowledge about your genetic risks can be counterproductive, leading to excessive worrying for years.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Or worse, could it be counterproductive, sending would-be e-bikers zooming to the hills in their SUVs?

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The committee’s doves—those most worried about the labor market and most inclined toward lower rates—have shifted from arguing why more cuts may be needed toward explaining why hikes would be counterproductive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Or could the numbers he might need to put up to win the award be counterproductive to the Dodgers winning another World Series?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Eisman was now about to become noticeably more negatively disposed, in ways that, from the point of view of his employer, were financially counterproductive.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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