Definition

Not producing any profit or financial gain.

Example

The investment turned out to be profitless, leaving the investors disappointed.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new business downtown?

Yeah, but I've heard it's been pretty profitless so far.

That's really unfortunate; I thought they had a good concept.

Me too, but sometimes it just doesn't work out like you expect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Profitless → It is formed from "profit" (from Old French *profit*, meaning benefit or gain) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "profitless" means without profit or gain.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'benefit' or 'gain' ('profit').

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