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Definition of workless
workless
/ˈwɜːrkləs/
work · less
workless Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Without employment or regular paid work; unemployed.
Example
"Government initiatives were launched to support workless households in economically depressed regions."
2
Involving or requiring no labor, effort, or work.
Example
"They spent a quiet, workless Sunday afternoon relaxing on the porch."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Workless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/workless