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/
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.
When seductive distractions turn unproductive habits destructive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
un- (not) + product (something brought forth) + -ive (having the quality of)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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