kontraproduktiv
Translation
counterproductive
Examples
Diese Maßnahme war kontraproduktiv.
This measure was counterproductive.
Streit ist für die Teamarbeit kontraproduktiv.
Arguing is counterproductive for teamwork.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is counterproductive (sth. is counterproductive) This rule is counterproductive.
sth. is counterproductive for sth. (sth. is counterproductive for sth.) Stress is counterproductive for learning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schädlich, hinderlich; Antonyms: produktiv, förderlich
Etymology
Composed of 'kontra-' (against) and 'produktiv' (productive). Literally 'against productive'.
Memory Tips
'Kontra' is like 'contra-' in English (e.g., contradict), meaning 'against'. So, it's something that works against productivity.