The Opposite(Antonym) of “lucrative”
The antonym of lucrative are unprofitable, losing, and nonremunerative. These words describe a lack of profitability or financial gain.
Explore all Antonyms of “lucrative”
Definitions and Examples of unprofitable, losing, nonremunerative
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not producing a profit; not financially beneficial.
Example
The company's new venture turned out to be unprofitable and caused a significant loss.
Resulting in a net loss; not profitable.
Example
The business was losing money every month, and the owner had to shut it down.
Not providing compensation or financial reward.
Example
The volunteer work was nonremunerative, but it gave her a sense of fulfillment.
Key Differences: unprofitable vs losing vs nonremunerative
- 1Unprofitable describes a lack of profitability, while losing refers to a net loss.
- 2Nonremunerative describes a lack of financial reward, while lucrative implies high financial gain.
- 3Losing and nonremunerative are complementary antonyms, while unprofitable is a gradable antonym.
Effective Usage of unprofitable, losing, nonremunerative
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe the financial performance of a business or investment.
- 2Job Search: Use these antonyms to describe the financial compensation of a job or career.
- 3Personal Finance: Use these antonyms to describe the financial outcome of a decision or investment.
Remember this!
The antonyms of lucrative describe a lack of profitability or financial gain. Unprofitable and losing describe a lack of profitability, while nonremunerative implies a lack of financial reward. Use these antonyms in business, job search, and personal finance contexts to describe financial outcomes.
