adjective
- not producing income or profit
Usage: business; finance
Examples
- The company decided to sell its nonearning assets.
- Nonearning investments were dragging down the portfolio’s performance.
- She kept her nonearning spouse on the health insurance plan.
- The bank classified the loan as a nonearning asset.
- Nonearning periods can be challenging for freelancers.
- The nonprofit organization relies on nonearning volunteers.