Synonyms of gainful
8 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for gainful is advantageous. Other synonyms of gainful are paying. The opposite of gainful is loss-making.
Synonyms and similar words for gainful
adjectiveMore synonyms
- advantageousBeing of advantage, beneficial.
- gainsomeMarked by gain; gainful; profitable.
- lucrative
- payingPayment.
- profitable
- remunerativeOffering compensation, usually financial; rewarding; lucrative.
- lucriferous obsoleteGainful; profitable.
- lucrific obsoleteProducing profit.
Opposite of gainful
adjectiveMore antonyms
- disadvantageousNot advantageous.
- fruitless
- gainlessNot producing gain; not bringing advantage; unprofitable.
- improfitableSynonym of unprofitable.
- loss-makingMaking financial losses.
- nonlucrativeNot lucrative.
- nonpayingNot paying.
- ungainfulNot gainful.
- unlucrativeNot lucrative.
- unprofitableNot making a profit.
- unremunerativeNot remunerative.
Meaning of gainful
- adjective Contrary.
- adjective Disposed to taking advantage of.
- adjective Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.
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Questions about synonyms of gainful
- What is another word for gainful?
- Gainful has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as advantageous and paying.
- What is the opposite of gainful?
- The opposite of gainful is loss-making. Other antonyms of gainful are unprofitable and disadvantageous.
- What does gainful mean?
- Gainful means contrary.
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