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non-productive

/nɒn prɒdʌktɪv/ · non.prod·uc·tive
adjective
  1. Not producing or yielding a result, especially in a business or economic sense. The company's non-productive quarter resulted in significant financial losses.
  2. Not producing or yielding a desired outcome, especially in a creative or intellectual sense. The artist's non-productive period was marked by a lack of inspiration and motivation.
noun
  1. A period or situation in which something is not productive or effective. The non-productive phase of the project was caused by a lack of resources and funding.
Did you know? The concept of non-productivity has been explored in various fields, including economics, psychology, and philosophy, highlighting its significance in understanding human behavior and organizational performance.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026