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Definition of unconducive

unconducive

/ˌʌnkənˈduːsɪv/
un · con · du · cive
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unconducive Lexical Profile

unconducive Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not tending to promote, assist, or make a particular outcome or situation likely; unfavorable or unhelpful.

Example

"The constant construction noise outside the library created an environment unconducive to serious study."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like its positive counterpart 'conducive', 'unconducive' is predominantly used in the predicate position and is almost always followed by the preposition 'to' (e.g., 'unconducive to sleep').

• Rhymes for unconducive

• Nearby Words

unconditionality
unconditionally
unconditioned
unconducive
unconfessed
unconfident
unconfidently

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