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Synonyms & Similar Words
ineffective
inefficient
unfruitful
barren
sterile
futile
useless
worthless
idle
inactive
dormant
stagnant
unprofitable
unsuccessful
failing
unsuccessful
ineffectual
unavailing
bootless
gainless
purposeless
aimless
directionless
unproductive
fruitless
profitless
resultless
unrewarding
thankless
Sisyphean
abortive
stillborn
failed
inept
incompetent
incapable
unskilled
untrained
inexperienced
amateurish
bungling
clumsy
maladroit
ham-fisted
heavy-handed.
Meaning of Unproductive
Not producing or achieving the desired results
Definitions
- Not capable of producing offspring or fruit
- Not producing or yielding something, especially in terms of work, effort, or resources
Example Uses
- The company's unproductive meeting lasted for hours without reaching any conclusions.
- The unproductive soil made it difficult to grow any crops.
- She felt unproductive after spending the whole day watching TV.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
productive
efficient
effective
fruitful
successful
profitable
useful
valuable
busy
active
fertile
creative
innovative
resourceful
skilled
competent
capable
skilled
adept
proficient
expert
masterful
talented
gifted
able
accomplished.