unproductive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/

Definition

Not achieving much, not producing good results, or not yielding a profit or benefit.

Examples

• The meeting was largely unproductive, as no decisions were made.

• After several unproductive attempts, they decided to abandon the project.

• Farmers worried that the dry spell would make their fields unproductive this season.

How to Use unproductive

unproductive in (prepositional phrase)

Not achieving results in a particular area or activity. — "He felt unproductive in his efforts to learn a new language without consistent practice."

unproductive to (prepositional phrase)

Referring to something that is not beneficial or useful for a person or goal. — "It's unproductive to dwell on past mistakes; focus on the future."

Synonyms of unproductive

Words with a similar meaning to unproductive:

• fruitless
• ineffective
• futile
• barren

Antonyms of unproductive

Words with the opposite meaning to unproductive:

• productive
• effective
• fruitful

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