Words similar to counter-productive

Example sentences for: counter-productive

How can you use “counter-productive” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Shalit is no doubt aware that male-bashing, although emotionally satisfying (I assume), is counter-productive.
This type of article, even when well meant, just further fuels the fires of anti-Semitism and is counter-productive to the ongoing development of peace and civilization on Earth.
It's counter-productive."
"The American experience has shown that voluntary forms of affirmative action can be beneficial, but once quotas are mandated by law, they soon become counter-productive," it said.