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Antonyms for unlucrative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : loo-kruh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu krə tɪv



Definition of unlucrative

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Old French lucratif "profitable" and directly from Latin lucrativus "gainful, profitable," from lucratus, past participle of lucrari "to gain," from lucrum "gain, profit" (see lucre). Related: Lucratively; lucrativeness.
  • As in unprofitable : adj producing no profit or gain
  • As in unprofitable : adj not profitable
Example sentences :
  • You will pardon me, I am sure, if I suggest that the connection of your firm with my family has not been unlucrative.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Punch in Wig and Gown » by Various
  • It was simply an unlucrative exchange of so much broken iron between two sensible and prudent nations.
  • Extract from : « Ladysmith » by H. W. Nevinson

Synonyms for unlucrative

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