expression, i-adjective
unprofitable; disadvantageous; not worth it
Describes a situation, deal, or action where the effort, cost, or risk outweighs the benefit. Often used in the pattern 割の悪い + noun or as a predicate.
Antonyms: 割のいい
この仕事は割の悪い仕事だ。
This job is not worth the effort.
You'd better avoid a disadvantageous bet.
Antonym; means profitable, advantageous, or worth it.
Phrase composed of 割 (わり, 'rate, proportion') + の (possessive particle) + 悪い (わるい, 'bad'). Literally 'bad in proportion', meaning the return is poor relative to the input.