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jobless

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for jobless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Without paid employment; unemployed.

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How to use jobless

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Etymology

From job + the suffix -less ("without").

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What does “jobless” mean?
The word “jobless” means without paid employment; unemployed. In plain terms, out of work.
How do you use “jobless” in a sentence?
Here is “jobless” used in a sentence: “The factory closure left hundreds of workers jobless.”
What is another word for “jobless”?
Words with a similar meaning to “jobless” include unemployed.
What part of speech is “jobless”?
“Jobless” is an adjective.

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