One word for: 'You are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem'
My supervisor at work has asked me to find one word which perfectly relates the following phrase:
'You are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.'
He wants to be able to use the word as noun, verb and possibly adjective. So a word for each type would be acceptable
(P.S. I work in IT - Computer Programmer)
Solution 1:
Counterproductive
Oxford: having the opposite of the desired effect: The response to the disaster was unsuccessful and perhaps even counterproductive.
Macmillan: having a result that is the opposite of the one you intended: Research shows that sending young offenders to prison can be counterproductive.
Cambridge: having an effect that is the opposite of what you intend or desire: As a way to improve traffic, widening roads can be counterproductive, as it may just encourage more people to drive.
Collins: achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve: In practice, however, such an attitude is counter-productive.
Solution 2:
How about "hindrance". Similarly someone can be "hindering" the progress of a project.
But I'm afraid you can't be s hindrantacious person. Still, 2 out of 3 isn't bad!
Solution 3:
Roadblock, defined by Merriam Webster as:
- something that blocks progress or prevents accomplishment of an objective
Your supervisor could say:
X's suggestions are nothing but roadblocks to getting this job done on schedule. (noun)
If your supervisor likes this word, he can easily make it into a verb or an adjective.