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   unproductive

   /ʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. not producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities: "unproductive land must be reforested" Similar sterilebarreninfertileuncultivatableunfruitfulpoorlifelessleanaridOpposite productivefruitful
   • ▪ (of an activity or period) not achieving much; not very useful: "unproductive meetings" Similar fruitlessfutilevainidleuselessworthlessvaluelesspointlessineffectiveineffectualto no effectimpotentinefficaciousunprofitableunremunerativeunrewardingrare:otioseOpposite productiveefficient

   Derivatives

   • 1. unproductively adverb
   • 2. unproductiveness noun

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   Unproductive means not effective in bringing something about or not yielding results, benefits, or profits. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for unproductive.

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   Unproductive means not producing very much or not having positive results. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as business, work, or education, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   Unproductive means not producing very much or not having positive results. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as business, work, or education, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   Something that is unproductive does not produce any good results. They are well aware that much of their time and effort is unproductive. American English : unproductive / ʌnprəˈdʌktɪv /

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   Unproductive definition: not productive of (anything). See examples of UNPRODUCTIVE used in a sentence.

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   Find 112 similar and opposite words for unproductive, an adjective meaning producing inferior or no results. See definitions, examples, and related entries for unproductive.

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   Unproductive means not producing very much or not producing good results. See how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.