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GAINFUL Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word gainful. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For GAINFUL

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disadvantageous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

futile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• unproductive of success

loss
nounn
noun

• something that is lost

• gradual decline in amount or activity

• the act of losing someone or something

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• the experience of losing a loved one

• the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

• military personnel lost by death or capture

• euphemistic expressions for death

unprofitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• producing little or no profit or gain

unremunerative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not yielding profit or recompense

unrewarding
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction

Alternatives for DISADVANTAGEOUS

Alternatives for FUTILE

Alternatives for LOSS

Alternatives for UNPROFITABLE

Alternatives for UNREMUNERATIVE

Alternatives for UNREWARDING

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