gainful
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- gainfull (archaic)
Etymology 1[edit]
From gain (“against, contrary”) + -ful.
Adjective[edit]
gainful (comparative more gainful, superlative most gainful)
- Contrary.
- Disposed to taking advantage of.
- Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.
Etymology 2[edit]
From gain (“profit, foredeal”) + -ful.
Adjective[edit]
gainful (comparative more gainful, superlative most gainful)
- Providing gain; profitable.
- How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
Providing gain; profitable
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