Synonyms: unproductive
Definition: not producing desired results
Usage: the talks between labor and management were unproductive
Similar words: uneffective, ineffective, ineffectual
Definition: not producing an intended effect
Usage: an ineffective teacher; ineffective legislation
Synonyms: unproductive
Definition: not producing or capable of producing
Usage: elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries
Similar words: vain, fruitless, futile, bootless, sleeveless
Definition: unproductive of success
Usage: a fruitless search; futile years after her artistic peak; a sleeveless errand; a vain attempt
Similar words: dry
Definition: unproductive especially of the expected results
Usage: a dry run; a mind dry of new ideas
Similar words: nonproductive
Definition: not directly productive
Usage: nonproductive labor