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counterproductive in Dutch

counterproductive in Dutch is averechts, contraproductief — counterproductive means having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.

counterproductive in Dutch

averechts
adj
More of a hindrance than a help.
contraproductief
adj
More of a hindrance than a help.

What does "counterproductive" mean?

  1. adj Having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.
    "Yelling at the team was counterproductive and only lowered morale."
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counterproductive in a sentence

  • Yelling at the team was counterproductive and only lowered morale.

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What is "counterproductive" in Dutch?

"counterproductive" in Dutch is averechts, contraproductief. counterproductive means: Having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.

How do you use "counterproductive" in a sentence?

Example: "Yelling at the team was counterproductive and only lowered morale." In Dutch, "counterproductive" is averechts, contraproductief.

Are there other ways to say "counterproductive" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "counterproductive": averechts, contraproductief.

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