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counterproductive in German

counterproductive in German is kontraproduktiv — counterproductive means having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.

counterproductive in German

kontraproduktiv
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 German?

"counterproductive" in German is kontraproduktiv. 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 German, "counterproductive" is kontraproduktiv.

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