Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unemployed
Adjective
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
Definition
The state of not having a job or being out of work.
Examples
- After graduating from college, he was unemployed for several months.
- Many workers became unemployed during the economic downturn.
- She applied for several positions to avoid being unemployed.
Meaning
Refers to individuals who are capable of working but are unable to find a job.
Synonyms
- jobless
- out of work
- idle
- disengaged
- without a job
