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Unproductive Definition & Meaning

unproductive
adjective
  1. not producing or capable of producing; "elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries"
  2. not producing desired results; "the talks between labor and management were unproductive"

"Unproductive" in song lyrics

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  • "They both so unproductive"
    Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release
  • "And smokin, locin wit my folks when it's unproductive"
    Encore — The Bio
  • "It's destructive, unproductive"
    Souls of Mischief — Ya Don't Stop

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Frequently asked questions

What does unproductive mean?
not producing or capable of producing; "elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries" not producing desired results; "the talks between labor and management were unproductive"
What part of speech is unproductive?
Unproductive is an adjective.
How many definitions does unproductive have?
Unproductive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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