unprofitableness

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The "unprofitableness of agriculture," the "general unattractiveness of rural life."

From Time Magazine Archive

I do it with reluctance, and with a constant remembrance of my own unprofitableness.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles

Set by once more for a season to feel my unprofitableness and cure my pride.

From The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Bonar, Andrew A.

Nevertheless, my own unprofitableness would discourage me; therefore, stripped of all, I hang upon Jesus, my Saviour and my all.—Our highly esteemed friend Mr. Whitehead has passed from earth to heaven.

From Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York by Lyth, John

I feel my unprofitableness, but was never more resolved to cleave to my best Friend than now.

From Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York by Lyth, John