Workless individual: meaning, definitions and examples
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workless individual
[ ˈwəːkləs ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl ]
in society
A workless individual refers to a person who is not employed or engaged in any productive work.
Synonyms
idle worker, jobless individual, unemployed person.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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workless individual |
Typically a formal or technical term used to describe someone who does not have work. It’s often used in reports or official documents.
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unemployed person |
A widely accepted and neutral term for someone who does not have a job, often used in both formal and informal contexts. It may refer to someone who is actively seeking work.
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jobless individual |
Commonly used in everyday conversations and journalism to describe someone who currently does not have a job. It tends to be less formal than 'unemployed person'.
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idle worker |
Generally used to describe someone who is not working at the moment but could be due to reasons like temporary layoffs or lack of tasks. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation implying inactivity.
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Examples of usage
- The government is implementing programs to support workless individuals in finding employment opportunities.
- Many workless individuals struggle to make ends meet without a steady source of income.
Translations
Translations of the word "workless individual" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indivíduo sem trabalho
🇮🇳 बेरोजगार व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 arbeitsloser Mensch
🇮🇩 individu tanpa pekerjaan
🇺🇦 безробітна особа
🇵🇱 osoba bez pracy
🇯🇵 仕事のない人
🇫🇷 individu sans travail
🇪🇸 individuo sin trabajo
🇹🇷 işsiz birey
🇰🇷 일 없는 사람
🇸🇦 فرد بلا عمل
🇨🇿 nezaměstnaná osoba
🇸🇰 nezamestnaný jedinec
🇨🇳 无工作的人
🇸🇮 brezposelna oseba
🇮🇸 atvinnulaus einstaklingur
🇰🇿 жұмыссыз адам
🇬🇪 უმუშევარი პიროვნება
🇦🇿 işsiz fərd
🇲🇽 individuo sin trabajo
Etymology
The term 'workless individual' emerged as a social and economic concept in the 20th century, reflecting the changing nature of work and employment. With the rise of automation and globalization, the issue of worklessness has become a significant concern in many countries. Policies and programs have been developed to address the challenges faced by workless individuals and to promote inclusive growth and employment opportunities.