Unprofitably (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Without gain or profit.
Examples
- Their company was operating unprofitably for years due to inefficient management.
- She spent her entire savings traveling unprofitably across the country with no long-term goals.
- Many businesses have failed by investing unprofitably in markets they knew little about.
- After releasing several unsuccessful albums, the band continued to tour unprofitably for years.
- He studied for years but worked unprofitably in low-paying jobs that barely covered his expenses.
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Meaning 2
In an unproductive manner.
Examples
- The company was using its resources unprofitably, resulting in significant financial losses each quarter.
- Spending a large sum of money unprofitably on lavish parties was not a good way to entertain clients.
- The firm was investing unprofitably in a struggling market, and it was time to change its strategy.
- Their time was being spent unprofitably on projects that were not generating any substantial income.
- Businesses often spent unprofitably on advertising, not realizing the campaigns were not reaching the right audience.