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- US Pronunciation
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- [job-lis]
- /ˈdʒɒb lɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [job-lis]
- /ˈdʒɒb lɪs/
Definitions of joblessness word
- adjective joblessness without a job. 1
- adjective joblessness noting or pertaining to persons without jobs, especially to those who are seeking employment. 1
- noun joblessness (used with a plural verb) unemployed people collectively, especially those who are seeking a job (usually preceded by the). 1
- noun joblessness The state of being jobless or unemployed. 1
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Origin of joblessness
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; job1 + -less
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Parts of speech for Joblessness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
joblessness 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
joblessness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for joblessness
noun joblessness
- unemployment — the state of being unemployed, especially involuntarily: Automation poses a threat of unemployment for many unskilled workers.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- redundancy — the state of being redundant.
- inaction — absence of action; idleness.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
Antonyms for joblessness
noun joblessness
- employment — The condition of having paid work.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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