counterproductive
//ˌkaʊn.tə.prəˈdʌk.tɪv//
Adjective
counterproductiveCanonical form
more counterproductiveComparative
most counterproductiveSuperlative
1
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help the achievement of a goal.
Punishing children too harshly can be counterproductive.