Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disemployed
Adjective
/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
Definition
Disemployed refers to a state in which someone is deprived of employment, often as a result of a decision made by an employer or due to changes in the job market.
Examples
- After the factory shut down, many workers found themselves disemployed.
- The economic downturn left thousands disemployed.
Meaning
The term indicates that a person is not currently employed, typically because they have been laid off, dismissed, or unable to find a job.
Synonyms
- unemployed
- jobless
- laid off
- out of work
