unproductive

/ ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

1. often foll by of not productive of (anything)
2. not producing goods and services with exchange value

Derived Forms

• ˌunproˈductiveness, noun
• ˌunproˈductively, adverb

Example Sentences

The issue is particularly relevant to areas like Nassau County but also served as a way for Gillen to discuss the historically unproductive 118th Congress and its Republican majority.

From Salon

It was an issue recognised by Lord Darzi when he unveiled the report: “We often have the staff, but not the theatres. It’s so unproductive.”

From BBC

His last-minute antics have gotten old and unproductive.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're working in parts of Wales that are relatively unproductive agriculturally," he said.

From BBC

Other Jewish critics condemned “All Eyes on Rafah” as encouraging “lazy” and “unproductive” activism.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fruitless
• futile
• ineffective
• infertile
• pointless
• unprofitable
• useless
• worthless