What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unprofit
Example
The company decided to discontinue the unprofitable product line. [unprofit: adjective]
Example
The project was deemed unprofit by the investors and was cancelled. [unprofit: noun]
unprofitable
Example
The company had to close down its unprofitable branches to cut losses. [unprofitable: adjective]
Example
The investment turned out to be unprofitable and resulted in a significant loss. [unprofitable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unprofitable is more commonly used than unprofit in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unprofit and unprofitable?
Unprofit may sound more formal or archaic than unprofitable, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
