adj
jobless
Jobless (adj) means Without paid employment; unemployed. Example: “The factory closure left hundreds of workers jobless.”
adj
1
Without paid employment; unemployed.
"The factory closure left hundreds of workers jobless."
"He spent six jobless months before finding new work."
How to use jobless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOut of work.
Common pairings
jobless rate
newly jobless
jobless claims
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Etymology
From job + the suffix -less ("without").
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Frequently asked questions
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.
