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.
"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.
It's counter-productive."