This is the 7630th most frequent Dutch word.
contraproductief
Counterproductive: hindering the achievement of an intended goal.
Shows the negative impact of an action on productivity.
Het is contraproductief om meer overuren te maken als het team al uitgeput is.
It is counterproductive to work extra hours when the team is already exhausted.
Describes a method or approach that leads to results opposite of those intended.
De nieuwe regels bleken contraproductief te zijn en werden snel aangepast.
The new rules turned out to be counterproductive and were quickly adjusted.
Refers to addressing an issue with actions that are ultimately not constructive.