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job Antonyms
Opposite of job
Because the opposite of job shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A paid position of regular employment.
Usage Example
"She accepted a new unemployment as a software engineer at a technology firm."
Strongest
unemployment
joblessness
Strong
retirement
hobby
avocation
Weak
pastime
• noun (Context 2)
A specific task or piece of work, especially one that is paid or done as part of one's routine duties.
Usage Example
"Painting the garage door was a weekend pastime that took longer than expected."
Strong
pastime
Weak
recreation
• verb (Context 3)
To subcontract or assign a piece of work to an outside person or firm (usually used with 'out').
Usage Example
"The publisher decided to insource out the indexing to an independent specialist."
Strong
insource
Similar words to job
Words similar to job shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
task
position
subcontract
duty
responsibility
farm out
outsource
freelance
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Job. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/job