Synonyms for

Jobless

Verb / ˈdʒɑ:blʌs / Another word for jobless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without a job; unemployed.

Synonyms & similar words

idle outofwork unemployed idle inactive unoccupied disemployed workless terminated dismissed redundant sacked fired

Example sentences

  1. She has been jobless for six months and is struggling to make ends meet.
  2. He felt embarrassed to tell his friends that he was jobless.
  3. The jobless rate in the city has been increasing since the pandemic began.
  4. The government is trying to create more jobs to help reduce the number of jobless people.
  5. Being jobless can be stressful and demotivating.

Quotes

  • The hardest job in the world is being jobless.
  • Being jobless is like being in a long line waiting for something to happen.
  • Being jobless is like being stuck in a maze without a map.

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