Unproductively: meaning, definitions and examples

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unproductively

 

[ ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪvli ]

Context #1

workplace

In a way that does not result in productive or efficient outcomes.

Synonyms

inefficiently, pointlessly, unsuccessfully

Examples of usage

  • He spent the whole day unproductively browsing the internet.
  • She was sitting unproductively at her desk, staring into space.
  • They were discussing unproductively without reaching any conclusions.
  • The team worked unproductively on the project for weeks without making any progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "unproductively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 improdutivamente

🇮🇳 अप्रभावी रूप से

🇩🇪 unproduktiv

🇮🇩 tidak produktif

🇺🇦 непродуктивно

🇵🇱 nieproduktywnie

🇯🇵 非生産的に

🇫🇷 improductivement

🇪🇸 improductivamente

🇹🇷 verimsizce

🇰🇷 비생산적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير منتج

🇨🇿 neproduktivně

🇸🇰 neproduktívne

🇨🇳 无效地

🇸🇮 neproduktivno

🇮🇸 óafkastasamt

🇰🇿 өнімсіз

🇬🇪 არაპროდუქტიულად

🇦🇿 məhsuldarsız

🇲🇽 improductivamente

Word origin

The word 'unproductively' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'productively', which is formed from the noun 'productivity' and the suffix '-ly' to form the adverb. The concept of productivity has been a focus in various fields such as economics, business, and psychology, aiming to maximize efficiency and output. The adverb 'unproductively' is commonly used in discussions related to time management, work habits, and overall efficiency in achieving goals.

See also: unproductive.