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Meaning of unproductive in English

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unproductive

    Definitions

    1. not producing desired results

    Examples

    • « the talks between labor and management were unproductive »

    Synonyms

    • ineffective
    • uneffective
    • ineffectual
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    unproductive

    Definitions

    1. not producing or capable of producing

    Examples

    • « elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries »

    Synonyms

    • bootless
    • fruitless
    • futile
    • sleeveless
    • vain
    • dry
    • nonproductive

    Antonyms

    • productive

See also

  • sterile
  • uncreative
  • unprofitable

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