unproductive
adjectiveHow many syllables in unproductive?
There are 4 syllables in the word unproductive.How to pronounce unproductive:
Definition of unproductive:
- unproductive (adjective):
- not producing any worthwhile results
- not producing or capable of producing.
- not effective in bringing something about not yielding results, benefits, or profits not productive
Synonyms for unproductive:
barren
bleak
bony
bootless
dead
desolate
dry
fruitless
futile
hardscrabble
idle
impoverished
ineffective
inefficacious
infertile
inhospitable
lifeless
nonproductive
otiose
poor
sleeveless
stark
sterile
unavailing
uncreative
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Antonyms for unproductive:
able
abounding
abundant
accomplished
active
adequate
advantageous
ambitious
ample
aplenty
applicable
appropriate
beneficial
big
bounteous
bountiful
busy
capable
carrying great weight
cogent
coherent
compelling
competent
complete
consequential
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