English-German translation for "counterproductive"

"counterproductive" German translation

Zaghaftigkeit ist kontraproduktiv, weil sie nach hinten losgehen kann.
Timidity is counterproductive, because it backfires.
Source: News-Commentary
Es ist nun an der Zeit, zu erkennen, dass die Politik von heute kontraproduktiv ist.
The time has come to realize that today ’ s policies are counterproductive.
Source: News-Commentary
Die Belagerung des Amtssitzes von Präsident Arafat ist kontraproduktiv.
The siege of the Palestinian Presidency compound is counterproductive.
Source: Europarl
Ansonsten wäre es wohl kontraktproduktiv gewesen.
The alternative would no doubt have been counterproductive.
Source: Europarl
Daher erscheinen die Hilfsprogramme des Landes oft schlecht koordiniert und kontraproduktiv.
As a result, its foreign-aid programs are poorly coordinated and often seem counterproductive.
Source: News-Commentary
Energieembargos haben sich im Allgemeinen als kontraproduktiv herausgestellt.
Energy embargoes have generally proven counterproductive.
Source: News-Commentary
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