unprofitably

To no avail

In a way that yields no profit, benefit, or useful result.

A business may operate unprofitably for years before closing.

Time spent unprofitably is wasted: We argued unprofitably about things neither of us could change.

futile

fruitlessly

Without achieving the goal

hopelessly · ineffectually · unavailingly · purposelessly · unproductively · to no avail · for nothing · in vain · emptily · idly

wastefully

extravagantly

In excessive, showy manner

excessively · lavishly · thriftlessly · carelessly · heedlessly · prodigally · uneconomically · inefficiently

financially

at a loss

Perplexed, without direction

ruinously · disastrously · adversely

unrewardingly

thanklessly

Without receiving thanks

meaninglessly · joylessly · tediously

Opposites
financial return

unprofitablyprofitably

With monetary benefit

lucratively · gainfully · remuneratively · in the black · economically

productive outcome

unprofitablyproductively

With useful output

fruitfully · successfully · usefully · advantageously · beneficially

Family

unprofitable, unprofitability

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