Counterproductive

Synonyms of counterproductive

• harmful
• detrimental
• ineffective

Antonyms of counterproductive

• productive
• advantageous
• beneficial

Collocations of counterproductive

behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His counterproductive behavior only made the situation worse.

effect

Frequency: 60 %

The new policy had a counterproductive effect on employee morale.

strategy

Frequency: 55 %

Their counterproductive strategy led to a loss in market share.

approach

Frequency: 50 %

Taking such a confrontational approach is counterproductive in negotiations.

method

Frequency: 45 %

Using outdated methods can be counterproductive in a fast-paced industry.

Idiomatic Expressions for counterproductive

• Phrase: Shoot yourself in the foot
  Meaning: To do something that ultimately harms oneself or one's own interests
  Usage: Constantly procrastinating on important tasks is counterproductive and will only make things harder for you in the long run.