Unprofitable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl/ un·prof·it·able

Meaning & Definition of Unprofitable

Unprofitable (adjective)

  1. not profitable, producing no gain, good, or result

Unprofitable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. producing no results

    "an unprofitable effort to find the information"

    similar: abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unsuccessful, useless, vain, in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail
    related: hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless, hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, counterproductive
    opposite: deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous
    near: meaningful, worthwhile, adequate, sufficient, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unprofitable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unprofitable:

abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unsuccessful, useless, vain, in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unprofitable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unprofitable:

deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous

Related Words for Unprofitable

hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless, hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, counterproductive

Near Antonyms of Unprofitable

meaningful, worthwhile, adequate, sufficient, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable

Word Forms of Unprofitable

Derived words: unprofitableness (noun), unprofitably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unprofitable

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unprofitable

What does "Unprofitable" mean?

"Unprofitable" means not profitable, producing no gain, good, or result. As an adjective, it is defined as: not profitable, producing no gain, good, or result.

What is another word for "Unprofitable"?

Other words for "Unprofitable" include abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective and ineffectual. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unprofitable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unprofitable"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unprofitable". Common alternatives include abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious and otiose.

What is the opposite of "Unprofitable"?

Antonyms of "Unprofitable" include deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent and productive. Near antonyms include meaningful, worthwhile, adequate and sufficient.

How do you use "Unprofitable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unprofitable" in a sentence: "an unprofitable effort to find the information".

Is "Unprofitable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unprofitable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unprofitable"?

"Unprofitable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·prof·it·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unprofitable"?

First known use: 14th century.