Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-work
Adjective
/ˈaʊt əv wɜːrk/
Definition
Not having a job; unemployed.
Examples
- After being laid off, she found herself out-of-work for several months.
- Many out-of-work individuals attended the job fair looking for new opportunities.
- He used his time wisely while out-of-work to pursue further education.
Meaning
Referring to a person who is not currently engaged in any employment and is actively seeking work.
Synonyms
- unemployed
- jobless
- out of a job
