counterproductive
intermediateB2/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/ · coun-ter-prod-uc-tive
Having the effect of hindering or obstructing the desired result.
Meanings
Having the effect of hindering or obstructing the desired result.
ایسی چیز جو مطلوبہ نتیجہ میں رکاوٹ بنے۔
مخالف نتیجہ خیز
mokhalif natija khaiz
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Common Collocations
- counterproductive behavior
- counterproductive measures
- counterproductive results
Example Sentences
Her approach was deemed counterproductive as it created more issues than solutions.
اس کا طریقہ کار مخالف نتیجہ خیز سمجھا گیا کیونکہ یہ مسائل کی بجائے مزید مسائل پیدا کرتا ہے۔
Is ka tareeqa kaar mokhalif natija khaiz samjha gaya kyunke ye masail ki bajaye mazeed masail paida karta hai.
The new policy was counterproductive in terms of employee morale.
نئی پالیسی ملازمین کے morale کے لحاظ سے مخالف نتیجہ خیز ثابت ہوئی۔
Nayi policy mulazmeen ke morale ke lehaz se mokhalif natija khaiz saabit hui.
Ignoring feedback can be counterproductive for a team’s progress.
رائے کو نظر انداز کرنا ایک ٹیم کی ترقی کے لئے مخالف نتیجہ خیز ہو سکتا ہے۔
Ray ko nazar andaaz karna aik team ki taraqqi ke liye mokhalif natija khaiz ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'counter' as against and 'productive' as creating results.
Imagine pushing against a wall while trying to move forward.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھندلا اشعار مکالمہ کرتے ہیں。
Dhandla ashaar mukalama karte hain.
Blurred verses engage in dialogue.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "counter + productive" — acting against productivity
First known use: 1970s
The term combines the prefix 'counter-', meaning against, with 'productive', which relates to productivity. It has been used in English since the late 20th century.