counterproductive

Meanings

• adjective

  opposed to one's advantage or goal; obstructing progress or effectiveness

• adjective

  having the effect of reducing productivity or efficiency; counteracting or negating the intended purpose or effect

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Rhymes

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unproductive , ineffective , unprofitable

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Variants

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counterproductive

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Forms

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counterproductively, counterproductiveness

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Etymology

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late 19th century: from counter- 'against' + productive 'producing'

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1. The term 'counterproductive' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In psychology, 'counterproductive behaviors' refer to actions that, despite being intended to solve a problem, actually make it worse.

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1. obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that makes progress difficult. 'Counterproductive' actions or situations can be considered obstacles that hinder progress.

2. hindrance: A hindrance is something that slows down or prevents progress. 'Counterproductive' actions or situations can be considered hindrances.

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In literature and art, 'counterproductive' is often used to describe actions or situations that undermine or hinder progress, goals, or intentions. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' Raskolnikov's attempts to justify murdering the pawnbroker, Lizaveta, ultimately prove to be counterproductive, as they lead him to further guilt and despair.

How to Memorize "counterproductive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine working efficiently, and then visualize a wrench being thrown into the gears, causing the machine to grind to a halt. This illustrates the concept of 'counterproductive'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'counterproductive' with actions or situations that hinder progress or undermine goals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-OUNTER to remember the meaning of 'counterproductive': C- Counter, O- obstructs, U- under, N- negates, T- the, and R- intended purpose or effect.

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