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un|prof|it|a|bly
un|prof|it|a|bly «uhn PROF uh tuh blee», adverb.
in an unprofitable manner; without profit, gain, benefit, advantage, or use; to no good purpose or effect: »

unprofitably travelling towards the grave (Wordsworth).


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