Meaning of the German Word "Kontraproduktiv"

kontraproduktiv

counterproductive

Having the opposite of the desired effect.

Example Sentence

Wütend zu werden ist kontraproduktiv, wenn man versucht, jemanden zu beruhigen.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a way that achieves the opposite of the desired result.

C2Adverb

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Definition: Having the opposite of the desired effect.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "kontraproduktiv"?

C2

What grammatical category does "kontraproduktiv" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "kontraproduktiv" belong to?

Work