Sentence examples for counterproductive that from inspiring English sources

For better or worse, it has been my instincts, often extreme and counterproductive, that have governed our relationships with our children and other family members.

Even if he wanted to, and it is clear that he thinks Washington's policies of the last 50 years towards Cuba have been counterproductive, that may be almost impossible for the US President to achieve.

Washington needs to make clear to him just how dangerous and counterproductive that approach is.

It is a war so counterproductive that it has delivered fewer houses than Labour's former policy of "brownfield first".

Everyone from small children up to political leaders have to understand that violence and conflict are counterproductive, that they are not a realistic way to solve our problems.

It's shameful, and counterproductive, that we have the highest rate of incarceration in Europe with the unappealing exceptions of Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

"It is a disruptive, unfair and counterproductive entitlement that should end".

"I cannot support a redundant and counterproductive amendment that would effectively kill this legislation".

Philandering remains as a vestigial appendage, a counterproductive urge that can end marriages and political careers.

By nature they do not entail the counterproductive relationship that exists between for-profit hospitals and for-profit insurance companies.

"This is a counterproductive measure that will lead to less revenue for the state by driving business out," Mr. Weinstein said.