Meaning of the German Word "Kontraproduktiv"

kontraproduktiv

counterproductively

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

Example Sentence

Er argumentierte kontraproduktiv und verschlimmerte die Situation.

Other Meanings of This Word

Having the opposite of the desired effect.

C2Adjective

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

Word Information

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

C2

What grammatical category does "kontraproduktiv" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "kontraproduktiv" belong to?

Work