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Definition of unemployment

unemployment

/ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
un · em · ploy · ment
Adjective:unemployed
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• noun

1

The state or condition of not having a paid job despite being available and actively looking for work; the level or number of jobless people in a workforce.

Example

"Rising unemployment in the manufacturing sector prompted the government to introduce new job training programs."

2

American Financial compensation paid by a state or federal government to eligible individuals who have lost their jobs.

Example

"After the factory closed, she collected unemployment for three months while interviewing for a new position."

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• Rhymes for unemployment

• Nearby Words

unemphasized
unemployable
unemployed
unemployment
unemptied
unenchanted
unenclosed

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unemployment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unemployment
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