Meaning of unproductive in English

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

   • 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