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Definition of joblessness

joblessness

/ˈdʒɑːb.ləs.nəs/
job · less · ness
Adjective:jobless
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being without paid work; unemployment.

Example

"The economic downturn led to rising joblessness across several industrial regions."

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• Nearby Words

jobcentre
jobholder
jobless
joblessness
jobseeker
jobshare
jock

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Joblessness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/joblessness
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