adj
gainful
Gainful (adj) means Inclined to take advantage of others.
adj
1
Inclined to take advantage of others.
2
Difficult to deal with; troublesome.
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Etymology
Formed from gain (‘against, contrary’) and the suffix -ful.
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What is the meaning of gainful?
"gainful" (adj) means inclined to take advantage of others.
What is another word for gainful?
Other words for "gainful" include paying, paid.
What are the different meanings of gainful?
"gainful" has 2 main meanings: 1. Inclined to take advantage of others; 2. Difficult to deal with; troublesome.
