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unemployed

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd]

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Learn how to use unemployed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce unemployed

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd]

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