Gainful

Alternative forms

• gainfull archaic

From gain("against, contrary") + -ful.

Full definition of gainful

Adjective

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

From gain("profit, foredeal") + -ful.

Adjective

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

Derived terms

• gainfully
• gainfulness