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unprofitable
adjective un·prof·it·able \ˌən-ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl, -ˈpräf-tə-bəl\
: not making money
: not producing good or helpful results or effects
Full Definition of UNPROFITABLE
: not profitable : producing no gain, good, or result <an unprofitable venture>
— un·prof·it·able·ness noun
— un·prof·it·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNPROFITABLE
14th century
Related to UNPROFITABLE
- Synonyms
- abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, futile, unsuccessful, useless, vain
- Antonyms
- deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous
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unprofitable
adjective un·prof·it·able \ˌən-ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl\
Definition of UNPROFITABLE for Kids
: not producing a profit
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