unprofitable

/ˈʌnˌprɑfədəbəl/

Definitions of unprofitable

1. adjective

   producing little or no profit or gain
   “deposits abandoned by mining companies as unprofitable”

   synonyms:

   unproductive

   not producing or capable of producing

   dead, idle

   not yielding a return

   lean

   not profitable or prosperous

   marginal

   producing at a rate that barely covers production costs

   unremunerative

   not yielding profit or recompense

   unsuccessful

   not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

   useless

   having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

   antonyms:

   profitable

   yielding material gain or profit

   advantageous

   giving an advantage

   productive

   producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

   bankable

   guaranteed to bring a profit

   fat, juicy

   lucrative

   gainful, paid, paying

   yielding a fair profit

   economic

   financially rewarding

   lucrative, moneymaking, remunerative

   producing a sizeable profit

   useful, utile

   being of use or service