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Unproductive

🔄 Synonyms of "Unproductive"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
futileIncapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
drynounFree from or lacking moisture.
fruitless(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.
sleeveless(clothing) Of a garment, having no sleeves.
bootlessProfitless; pointless; unavailing.
uneffectiveSynonym of ineffective.
nonproductiveNot productive.
vainverbOverly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

↔️ Antonyms of "Unproductive"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
productiveCapable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Unproductive"

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WordDefinition
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
fruitless(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.
futileIncapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.
nonproductiveNot productive.
dryFree from or lacking moisture.
bootlessProfitless; pointless; unavailing.
vainOverly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
sleeveless(clothing) Of a garment, having no sleeves.
uneffectiveSynonym of ineffective.
uselessUnhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
inefficientNot efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious.
pointlessHaving no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
unsuccessfulFailed, not successful.
unprofitableNot making a profit.
senselessLacking meaning or purpose; without common sense.
meaninglessLacking meaning.
unhelpfulNot providing help or assistance; not helpful.
inactiveNot active, temporarily or permanently.

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