Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contraproducente
Adjective
/kɒntrəprəˈduːsɛnteɪ/
Definition
Having effects that are counterproductive or that produce the opposite of the desired outcome.
Examples
- Implementing stricter rules may be contraproducente if it dissuades participation.
- The new policy turned out to be contraproducente, leading to lower morale among employees.
- His approach to solving the problem was oddly contraproducente, making the situation worse instead of better.
Meaning
This term describes actions or measures that inadvertently hinder progress or success, rather than helping it.
Synonyms
- counterproductive
- ineffective
- self-defeating
- inadvertently detrimental