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jobless

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for jobless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Without paid employment; unemployed.

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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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