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Comparative
more unprosperous
Superlative
most unprosperous
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not doing well or not having enough money or success
- The region remained largely unprosperous despite efforts to stimulate economic growth.
- The family struggled to make ends meet in their unprosperous neighborhood.
- Despite their best efforts, the business remained unprosperous and eventually closed down.
- The unprosperous conditions in the rural village drove many residents to seek opportunities elsewhere.
- The unprosperous state of the economy led to widespread unemployment and hardship for many families.