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counterproductive definition

counter·pro·duc·tive (ko̵unt′ər prə duk′tiv)

adjective

bringing about effects or results regarded as contrary to those intended

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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