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Counterproductive vs Inimical - What's the difference?

counterproductive | inimical |

As adjectives the difference between counterproductive and inimical

is that counterproductive is more of a hindrance than a help while inimical is harmful in effect.

counterproductive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • More of a hindrance than a help.

    • inimical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Harmful in effect.
    • Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.
  • Unfriendly, hostile.
    • Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

    Synonyms

    * inimic, inimicable

    Related terms

    * inimically