gainful

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
15
Letters
7

Definition of gainful

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Contrary.
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adj

  1. Contrary.
  2. Disposed to taking advantage of.
  3. Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.
  4. Providing gain; profitable.
    “How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?”

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Etymology

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

Anagrams of gainful

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

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