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unproductive

/ʌnˈprɒdʌktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does unproductive mean?

adjective

Not producing or yielding a profit or useful result; unprofitable. Lacking the ability to produce or achieve something.

Example

"The company's unproductive investment in the new project led to significant financial losses."

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