English Explanatory Dictionary

ungainfully

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Without being paid; unprofitably.
  2. Without accomplishing anything; unprofitably.
  3. In an ungainly manner; awkwardly.

Word forms

ungainfully more ungainfully most ungainfully

Etymology

From un- + gainful + -ly.

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