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unprofitable

/ˌʌnˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
un · prof · it · a · ble
Adverb:unprofitably
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unprofitable Lexical Profile

unprofitable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not yielding any financial gain, income, or return on investment.

Example

"The retail chain decided to close several unprofitable stores in order to reduce operating costs."

2

Producing no useful result, benefit, or advantage; vain or fruitless.

Example

"They realized that arguing over past mistakes was an unprofitable use of their limited time."

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• Nearby Words

unprofessionalism
unprofessionally
unprofitability
unprofitable
unprofitably
unprogressive
unprohibited

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' and 'profitable', which derives from Old French 'profitable' and ultimately from Latin 'profectus' (advance, progress, profit).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unprofitable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unprofitable
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