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counterproductive

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










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Musalem also argued that an attempt to help the labor market by easing the short-term interest rates controlled by the Fed could be counterproductive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet this type of leadership can also be counterproductive.

From BBC

Others are livid, arguing it is absurd and counterproductive to spike the prospects of someone they see as one of the party's brightest lights.

From BBC

Lower rates could also be counterproductive unless there is a corresponding increase in the housing supply, as cheaper borrowing costs would be capitalized into higher home prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some energy experts suggest that delaying coal retirements may be counterproductive and could cost ratepayers $3.1 billion to $5.9 billion annually.

From Barron's