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- [job-lis]
- /ˈdʒɒb lɪs/
- /ˈdʒɒb.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [job-lis]
- /ˈdʒɒb lɪs/
Definitions of jobless word
- adjective jobless without a job. 1
- adjective jobless noting or pertaining to persons without jobs, especially to those who are seeking employment. 1
- noun jobless (used with a plural verb) unemployed people collectively, especially those who are seeking a job (usually preceded by the). 1
- noun jobless Unemployed. 1
- adjective jobless unemployed 1
- noun plural jobless unemployed people 1
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Origin of jobless
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; job1 + -less
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jobless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jobless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jobless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jobless
adjective jobless
- out of work — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- unwaged — not paid a salary
- unemployed — not employed; without a job; out of work: an unemployed secretary.
- redundant — characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style.
- on welfare — the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being: to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society.
Antonyms for jobless
adjective jobless
- employed — Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
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