1. not profitable or cost-effective; wasteful of money or resources

Examples

• The small factory became uneconomic to operate due to rising energy costs.
• It would be uneconomic to repair the old machinery when replacement costs less.
• The airline canceled the uneconomic route that consistently lost money.
• Many consider it uneconomic to heat such a large house during winter.
• The mining operation was deemed uneconomic after ore prices dropped.
• Building a bridge for so few daily commuters would be uneconomic.