As adjectives the difference between unfortunate and counterproductive
is that unfortunate is not favored by fortune while counterproductive is more of a hindrance than a help.
As a noun unfortunate
is an unlucky person.
unfortunate
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
not favored by fortune
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
Synonyms
* (not favored by fortune) unsuccessful
* (accompanied by or resulting in misfortune) unlucky
Antonyms
* (not favored by fortune) fortunate
* (accompanied by or resulting in misfortune) fortunate, lucky
See also
* deplorable
* regrettable
* infelicitous
* unsuitable