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gainless

[ geyn-lis ]
/ ˈgeɪn lɪs /
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adjective
unprofitable.
unavailing.
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Origin of gainless

First recorded in 1630–40; gain1 + -less

OTHER WORDS FROM gainless

gain·less·ness, noun

Words nearby gainless

Gainesville, gainful, gaingiving, gain ground, gainings, gainless, gainly, gains, gainsay, Gainsborough, 'gainst
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Words related to gainless

abortive, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, pointless, unproductive, unsuccessful, useless, fruitless, idle, barren, empty, infertile, in vain, profitless, sterile, to no avail, unavailable, unavailing, unfruitful
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