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What is another word for Unproductiveness? – 149 Unproductiveness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inefficiency ineffectiveness unfruitfulness barrenness sterility uselessness pointlessness futility idle inactive dormant sluggish lethargic inert unproductive wasteful futile unprofitable unrewarding unremunerative unsatisfactory disappointing discouraging disheartening futile bootless fruitless profitless unavailing unsuccessful unaccomplished idle indolent lazy languid listless torpid apathetic indifferent uninterested unmotivated uninspired.

    Meaning of Unproductiveness

    The primary meaning of the word "Unproductiveness" is the state of being unable to produce or achieve anything useful or valuable.

    Definitions

    • The quality or state of being unproductive, especially in terms of work, business, or creativity.
    • Lack of effectiveness or efficiency in producing or achieving something.
    • A condition of being idle, inactive, or unfruitful.

    Etymology of Unproductiveness

    The word "Unproductiveness" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", and "productiveness" which is derived from the word "productive", ultimately from the Latin "produced", past participle of "producere", meaning "to bring forth" or "to produce".
    The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe a lack of productivity or efficiency in various contexts.

    Example Uses

    • The company's unproductiveness led to a significant decrease in profits and eventual bankruptcy.
    • After a few months of unproductiveness, the artist finally found inspiration and created a masterpiece.
    • The unproductiveness of the team was attributed to the lack of clear goals and motivation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    productivity efficiency effectiveness fruitfulness usefulness profitability success accomplishment achievement industriousness diligence enthusiasm motivation inspiration creativity ingenuity resourcefulness inventiveness imaginativeness productivity thriftiness prudence sensibleness practicality purposefulness.

    Related Nouns

    inefficiency ineffectiveness unfruitfulness barrenness sterility uselessness wastefulness futility idleness inactivity dormancy sluggishness lethargy inertia unproductivity wastefulness futility pointlessness idle inactive unproductive unprofitable unrewarding unremunerative unsatisfactory disappointment discouragement disheartenment.

    Related Verbs

    waste idle languish stagnate decline deteriorate diminish decrease reduce lessen weaken enfeeble cripple hinder obstruct impede block thwart foil frustrate disappoint discourage dishearten demotivate uninspire.

    Related Adjectives

    unproductive inefficient ineffective unfruitful barren sterile useless wasteful futile idle inactive dormant sluggish lethargic inert uninspired unmotivated unenthusiastic uncreative unimaginative impractical imprudent unsensible purposeless pointless profitless unremunerative unprofitable unrewarding.