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Definition of counterproductiveness

counterproductiveness

/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.prə.dʌkˈtɪv.nəs/
coun · ter · pro · duc · tive · ness
Adverb:counterproductively
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Adjective:counterproductive
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counterproductiveness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of having the opposite of the desired effect, or of hindering the achievement of an intended goal.

Example

"The manager pointed out the counterproductiveness of scheduling mandatory meetings during the team's peak working hours."

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• Rhymes for counterproductiveness

• Nearby Words

counterpose
counterproductive
counterproductively
counterproductiveness
counterproposal
counterprotest
counterpunch

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterproductiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterproductiveness
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