Workless individual: meaning, definitions and examples

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workless individual

 

[ ˈwəːkləs ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The government has introduced new policies aimed at supporting workless individuals.
  • Statistics show an increase in the number of workless individuals in the region.
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.

  • It's challenging being an unemployed person in today's job market.
  • The unemployment rate measures the percentage of unemployed persons in the workforce.
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'.

  • The number of jobless individuals has increased due to the pandemic.
  • Support programs for jobless individuals are a priority for the local government.
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.

  • The factory had several idle workers during the economic downturn.
  • Management needs to find ways to engage idle workers more effectively.

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.