inconducive

American

[in-kuhn-doo-siv, -dyoo-] / ˌɪn kənˈdu sɪv, -ˈdju- /

adjective

not conducive; tending to be harmful or injurious.

inconducive to the public good.

Etymology

Origin of inconducive

First recorded in 1840–50; in- ³ + conducive

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inconducive

He also called on the government to "give urgent thought" to improving school buildings, saying poorly ventilated classrooms are "inconducive to work".

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022

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