ungainfully

adverb3

1. •
   Without being paid; unprofitably.

   • The social consideration is that the workers who are ungainfully employed create problems of social friction; and the national character of the people suffers in the end. — 1965
2. •
   Without accomplishing anything; unprofitably.

   • At the end of the day 25 per cent of the working time of the gang and of the expensive machine, has been ungainfully spent. — 1965
3. •
   In an ungainly manner; awkwardly.

   • Life reported that he "never walks fast but lumbers along ungainfully to conserve his energy. He never exercises but is exceptionally strong." — 1991