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Definition of unproductiveness

unproductiveness

/ˌʌn.prə.dʌkˈtɪv.nəs/
un · pro · duc · tive · ness

Adverb:unproductively
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Adjective:unproductive
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unproductiveness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The state or quality of failing to yield positive, useful, or abundant results.

Example

"The manager addressed the recent unproductiveness of the afternoon meetings by introducing a strict agenda."


2

The condition of land or soil being unable to support abundant vegetation or agricultural crops.

Example

"Years of severe drought and soil erosion contributed to the unproductiveness of the once-thriving farmland."

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