jobless (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒbləs/

Definition

Without a job; unemployed.

Examples

• The recent economic downturn left thousands of people jobless across the country.

• She felt increasingly anxious about her future after being jobless for six months.

• Government programs aim to help jobless individuals acquire new skills and re-enter the workforce.

Synonyms of jobless

Words with a similar meaning to jobless:

• unemployed
• out of work
• redundant
• idle

Antonyms of jobless

Words with the opposite meaning to jobless:

• employed
• working

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