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joblessness

 

[ ˈdʒɒbləsnes ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of employment

Joblessness refers to the state of being without a job or work. It is the condition of not having a paid position or occupation. Joblessness can result from various factors such as economic downturns, automation, or lack of available jobs.

Synonyms

idleness, unemployment, worklessness

Examples of usage

  • Many people in the region are suffering from joblessness due to the closure of factories.
  • The government is implementing programs to address the issue of joblessness in the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "joblessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desemprego

🇮🇳 बेरोजगारी

🇩🇪 Arbeitslosigkeit

🇮🇩 pengangguran

🇺🇦 безробіття

🇵🇱 bezrobocie

🇯🇵 失業 (shitsugyō)

🇫🇷 chômage

🇪🇸 desempleo

🇹🇷 işsizlik

🇰🇷 실업 (sil-eob)

🇸🇦 البطالة

🇨🇿 nezaměstnanost

🇸🇰 nezamestnanosť

🇨🇳 失业 (shīyè)

🇸🇮 brezposelnost

🇮🇸 atvinnuleysi

🇰🇿 жұмыссыздық

🇬🇪 უმუშევრობა

🇦🇿 işsizlik

🇲🇽 desempleo

Word origin

The term 'joblessness' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of the words 'job' and 'less'. It gained prominence during periods of high unemployment rates and economic instability. Joblessness is often used in discussions surrounding labor market trends and policies aimed at reducing unemployment rates.

See also: job, jobless, jobs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,843 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.