unproductive
Britishadjective
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(often foll by of) not productive of (anything)
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not producing goods and services with exchange value
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"We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments."
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
It warns: “There is currently no treatment for citrus greening. Once a tree is infected, it will eventually become unproductive and may even die.”
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
The closures targeted “structurally unproductive stores” with low sales, the company said on an earnings call last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
By focusing on the future and helping her do the same, you can avoid sliding into an unproductive and unpleasant dynamic.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
There were enough data for a respectable publication and, using ordinary standards, I knew I could stop work for the rest of the year without being judged unproductive.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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