νηκερδής
From LSJ
Θεοὶ μὲν γὰρ μελλόντων, ἄνθρωποι δὲ γιγνομένων, σοφοὶ δὲ προσιόντων αἰσθάνονται → Because gods perceive future things, men what is happening now, but wise men perceive approaching things
English (LSJ)
ές,
A without gain, unprofitable, νηκερδέα βουλήν Il.17.469; ἔπος νηκερδὲς ἔειπες Od.14.509.