6
unproductive
5
fruitless(adjective, product)
5
idle(adjective, out, lazy, worthless, ineffective)
5
unfruitful(adjective, barren, unprofitable)
5
ineffective(adjective, strong, fit, successful)
4
barren(adjective, unable, unprofitable)
4
baneful
4
consumptive
2
abortive(adjective, failing)
2
destructive(adjective, injurious, devastating)
2
empty(adjective, ineffective, fruitless)
2
futile(adjective, hopeless, pointless)
2
impotent(adjective, strong, weak, useless, competent)
2
infertile(adjective, fruit, young)
2
sterile(adjective, clean, unproductive)
2
unprofitable(adjective, gain)
2
disadvantageous
2
ineffectual
2
inefficient
2
not helpful
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