unproductive — Not achieving or producing desired results; failing to generate useful output or progress.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not achieving or producing desired results; failing to generate useful output or progress.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/
Korean meaning: 비생산적인, 성과가 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언-프로-덕-티브 (강세: 덕)
Example Sentences
- My attempt to study while watching Netflix proved highly unproductive.
- The team's brainstorming session became unproductive when they started debating pizza toppings instead of project ideas.
- The factory's unproductive machinery needed immediate replacement.
unproductive
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv//
Not achieving or producing desired results; failing to generate useful output or progress.
Not achieving or producing desired results; failing to generate useful output or progress.
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Origin
From Latin 'producere' meaning 'to lead forth' or 'bring forward', combined with the negative prefix 'un-'. The word evolved from the idea of bringing something useful into existence.
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“My attempt to study while watching Netflix proved highly unproductive.”
“The team's brainstorming session became unproductive when they started debating pizza toppings instead of project ideas.”
“The factory's unproductive machinery needed immediate replacement.”
“His unproductive habits were holding back his career advancement.”
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