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unproductive
adjective
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Divide unproductive into syllables:

un · pro · duc · tive

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:

bleakdesolateunavailingdeadpoorinhospitablefruitlessbootlessidlewaste
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Antonyms for unproductive:

fulfillingworthwhileplentyconvincingfulfilledliberalgratifyingaplentyaccomplishedexpedient
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