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/ʌnˌprɒfɪˈtəbl ɪnˈvɛstmənts/ · un.pro.fit.a.ble.in vest.ments
noun
- Financial assets or ventures that do not generate a profit, often resulting in financial losses. The company's unprofitable investments in the tech sector led to significant financial setbacks.
- Business ventures or projects that are not generating a return on investment, often requiring additional funding or restructuring. The startup's unprofitable investments in research and development forced the company to reevaluate its business strategy.
adjective
- Not generating a profit or return on investment. The unprofitable investments in the real estate market led to a decline in the company's stock value.
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Did you know? The concept of unprofitable investments has been a significant concern for businesses and investors throughout history, with examples including the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century and the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000s.