Unprofitable
(adjective)
- Not producing a profit; not financially rewarding.
- Not giving good returns for the effort or resources expended.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + profitable.
Examples:
- An unprofitable business.
- Unprofitable investments.
- An unprofitable venture.
- Unprofitable market.
- Unprofitable products.