counterproductive

counterproductive
/kown'teuhr preuh duk"tiv/, adj.
thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose: Living on credit while trying to save money is counterproductive.
[1960-65; COUNTER- + PRODUCTIVE]

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