What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Lucrative’?

Explanation

‘Lucrative’ describes a business or activity that produces a great deal of profit, so its opposite is ‘unprofitable,’ meaning failing to generate profit, as in ‘The once-lucrative trade route eventually became unprofitable as demand shifted elsewhere.’ The other three options are all synonyms of ‘lucrative,’ making ‘unprofitable’ the correct antonym. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.