104 entries under adjective topic. ×

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fruitless(flat, difficult, unpleasant, useless)
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profitless(flat, idle, useless, ineffective)
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thankless(difficult, unsatisfactory, trying, fruitless)
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unprofitable(flat, difficult, unpleasant, dry)
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useless(flat, difficult, unpleasant, idle)
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unproductive(flat, useless, wasted, ineffective)
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bootless
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futile(flat, difficult, unpleasant, useless)
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barren(flat, unpleasant, idle, useless)
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pointless(dry, idle, useless, ineffective)
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unavailing(dry, idle, useless, ineffective)
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unrequited(difficult, unpleasant, trying, unappreciated)
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vain(flat, difficult, unpleasant, idle)
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abortive
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ineffective
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unappreciated(difficult, unpleasant, trying)
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ineffectual
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sterile(dry, idle, useless, wasted)
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unremunerative(dry, idle, useless, fruitless)
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unsuccessful
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