英語

counterproductively

gb/kˈaʊntɚpɹədˈʌktɪvli/ us/kˈaʊntɚpɹədˈʌktɪvli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb formal C1 property
1

in a way that backfires

in a way that makes things worse instead of better

用法パターン: [someone] acts/speaks/works counterproductively; [something] is used counterproductively
よくある間違い:
Often confused with counterintuitively (meaning ‘in a surprising way’). Also remember counterproductively is an adverb; counterproductive is an adjective.
類義語
self-defeatingly (Emphasizes harming your own interests.) | harmfully (More general; focuses on causing harm.) | ineffectively (Stresses failure to achieve results, not necessarily a backfire.)
対義語
productively (In a way that produces useful results.) | effectively (In a way that achieves the intended result.)
コロケーション
act counterproductively |behave counterproductively |work counterproductively |respond counterproductively |react counterproductively |argue counterproductively |manage counterproductively |counterproductively strict |counterproductively high |counterproductively expensive
テーマ
work |communication |problem_solving |behavior
例文
  • By criticizing every small mistake, the manager was counterproductively lowering the team’s confidence.
  • The policy was meant to reduce traffic, but it counterproductively pushed more cars onto residential streets.
  • He tried to calm the discussion, but he spoke so sharply that it worked counterproductively.
学習者向け例文
  • Shouting at people is counterproductively.
  • The rule was applied counterproductively.
文法
辞書形
counterproductively
IPA
GB/kˈaʊntɚpɹədˈʌktɪvli/
US/kˈaʊntɚpɹədˈʌktɪvli/
音節・強勢
coun - ter - pro - duct - ively (5音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: counterproductively
  • Plural: counterproductivelies
関連語
Forms
counterproductivelies noun
Core family
produce verb A2 product noun A2 production noun B1 productive adjective B1 productivity noun B1
Related words
producer noun B1 productively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive adjective unproductively adverb counterproductive adjective B2
表現

この項目には、まだ関連する表現がありません。

おかえりなさい!

続行するにはログインしてください。

アカウントをお持ちでない方 新規登録