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lossmaking Synonyms
Another word for lossmaking
Choosing another word for lossmaking depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Operating at a financial deficit; failing to generate a net profit.
Usage Example
"The corporation decided to sell off several loss-making subsidiaries in order to stabilize its balance sheet."
Strongest
loss-making
unprofitable
money-losing
Weak
insolvent
• noun (Context 2)
The state or practice of incurring financial losses rather than generating a profit.
Usage Example
"After years of persistent unprofitability, the struggling airline underwent a comprehensive management restructuring."
Strongest
unprofitability
Opposites of lossmaking
The opposite of lossmaking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
profitable
profitability
moneymaking
lucrative
remunerative
gainful
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lossmaking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lossmaking