gainful

English

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Etymology 1

From gain (“against, contrary”) +‎ -ful.

Adjective

gainful (comparative more gainful, superlative most gainful)

  1. Contrary.
  2. Disposed to taking advantage of.
  3. Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.

Etymology 2

From gain (“profit, foredeal”) +‎ -ful.

Adjective

gainful (comparative more gainful, superlative most gainful)

  1. Providing gain; profitable.
    How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?

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