1.
An industry, company, or product that is ~ does not make any profit or does not make enough profit. (BUSINESS)
...~ state-owned industries...
The newspaper is believed to have been ~ for at least the past decade.
? profitable
ADJ
2.
Unprofitable activities or efforts do not produce any useful or helpful results.
...an endless, ~ argument...
The day proved frustratingly ~.
= fruitless
ADJ