Meaning of unproductive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unproductive

    Definitions

    1. not producing desired results

    Examples

    • « the talks between labor and management were unproductive »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    unproductive

    Definitions

    1. not producing or capable of producing

    Examples

    • « elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries »

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  • « The unproductive tillage of human cattle takes that which of right belongs to free labor, and which is necessary for the support and happiness of our own race. »
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  • « Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass. »
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  • « Politics is the conspiracy of the unproductive but organized against the productive but unorganized. »
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