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The phrase "and counterproductive" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe actions or behaviors that not only fail to achieve the desired outcome but also hinder progress or create negative effects.
Example: "While the new policy was intended to improve efficiency, it has proven to be confusing and counterproductive."
Alternatives: "and detrimental" or "and ineffective".
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Those stereotypes are tiresome and counterproductive.
It is immoral and illegal and counterproductive.
But the tone is amateurish and counterproductive.
This approach is unprincipled, dangerous and counterproductive.
The malpractice system is wasteful and counterproductive.
This is a misguided and counterproductive view.
It is both dangerous and counterproductive.
"It's antidemocratic and counterproductive," he said.
He also called it "deeply regrettable" and "counterproductive".
"Mr. Ackman's statements are misleading, inaccurate and counterproductive," he wrote.
Hagel has long criticized unilateral sanctions as ineffective and counterproductive.
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