Synonyms of unprosperousnext
: not flourishing or prosperous
especially : not marked by success or economic well-being
an unprosperous family/town

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unprosperous was in the 15th century

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“Unprosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprosperous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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