unemployed
Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd]
Word
Context: “job status”
(adjective) when someone does not have a job and is not working. Imagine a person who is looking for work but hasn’t found a job yet.
Example
After searching for weeks, she finally got a job and is no longer unemployed.
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He has been unemployed for a long time and is feeling very frustrated.
Example
What support is available for someone who is unemployed?
Context: “job status”
(noun) a person who does not have a job and is seeking work. This is someone actively looking to find employment but is currently without a job.
Example
There are many unemployed in the area who are eager to find work.
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The program is not for the unemployed; it is specifically for those who are currently employed.
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How can we help the unemployed in our community?
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