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Unemployable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unemployable

 

[ ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

job market

Unemployable refers to an individual who is not able to find work or is not considered suitable for employment due to various reasons, which may include lack of skills, qualifications, or personal circumstances. This term often implies a more permanent state where the person's attributes or situation render them incapable of securing a job.

Synonyms

ineligible, unqualified, unskilled

Examples of usage

  • After years of neglecting education, he became unemployable.
  • Certain disabilities may leave individuals unemployable in traditional roles.
  • The lack of relevant experience can make someone unemployable in competitive industries.

Translations

Translations of the word "unemployable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inempregável

🇮🇳 बेरोज़गारी के लिए अयोग्य

🇩🇪 arbeitsunfähig

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dipekerjakan

🇺🇦 недосвідчений

🇵🇱 niezdolny do pracy

🇯🇵 雇用不可能な

🇫🇷 inemploi

🇪🇸 inejecutable

🇹🇷 istihdam edilemez

🇰🇷 고용할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتوظيف

🇨🇿 nezaměstnatelný

🇸🇰 nezamestnateľný

🇨🇳 无法就业的

🇸🇮 ne zaposljiv

🇮🇸 óvinnandi

🇰🇿 жұмысқа жарамсыз

🇬🇪 დასაქმების უნარების არქონა

🇦🇿 işə qəbul edilə bilməyən

🇲🇽 no empleable

Etymology

The word 'unemployable' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'employable', which comes from the verb 'employ' meaning 'to make use of someone or something.' The term 'employ' has its roots in the Latin word 'implicare', which means 'to involve' or 'to entangle.' The concept of being unemployable began to gain traction in the 20th century as discussions surrounding economic security, workforce readiness, and the challenges faced by individuals in the job market increased. The term reflects societal attitudes towards work, skill acquisition, and the evolving requirements of employers, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in an ever-changing economic landscape.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,274 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.