counterproductive in French
counterproductive in French is contre-productif, contreproductif — counterproductive means having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.
counterproductive in French
contre-productif
More of a hindrance than a help.
contreproductif
More of a hindrance than a help.
What does "counterproductive" mean?
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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 French?
"counterproductive" in French is contre-productif, contreproductif. 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 French, "counterproductive" is contre-productif, contreproductif.
Are there other ways to say "counterproductive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "counterproductive": contre-productif, contreproductif.
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