nonproductive
American Heritage Dictionary:
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non·pro·duc·tive
(nŏn'prə-dŭk'tĭv) 
adj.
A person who produces no useful work.
nonproductively non'pro·duc'tive·ly adv.
adj.
- Not yielding or producing: nonproductive land.
- Not engaged in the direct production of goods: nonproductive personnel.
A person who produces no useful work.
nonproductively non'pro·duc'tive·ly adv.
Barron's Business Dictionary:
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nonproductive
Not contributing to the production of the goods sought or the realization of the effects expected. Something that is nonproductive results in wasted effort and money.
| Nonperforming Asset, Nonperformance, Nonparametric Statistics | |
| Nonprofit Accounting, Nonprofit Organization, Nonpublic Information |
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