Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jobless
adjective
/ˈdʒɔːb.ləs/
Definition
Lacking employment or work.
Examples
- After the company downsized, many employees became jobless.
- The jobless rate has increased due to the pandemic.
- He found himself jobless for the first time in years.
Meaning
The term ‘jobless’ refers to individuals who are without a job, often due to economic conditions, layoffs, or personal circumstances.
Synonyms
- unemployed
- out of work
- idle
- disengaged
