Ungainfully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ungainfully is an adverb meaning Without being paid; unprofitably.
Meaning
Without being paid; unprofitably.
More Meanings
- Without accomplishing anything; unprofitably.
- In an ungainly manner; awkwardly.
Example Sentences
she looks in the mirror and sees herself as unattractive and ungainfully overweight.
At the end of the day 25 per cent of the working time of the gang and of the expensive machine, has been ungainfully spent.
Life reported that he "never walks fast but lumbers along ungainfully to conserve his energy. He never exercises but is exceptionally strong."
The social consideration is that the workers who are ungainfully employed create problems of social friction; and the national character of the people suffers in the end.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrewardedly, nonbeneficially, unprovidedly, barrenly, unsuccessfully, improductively.
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