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jobbing Synonyms
Another word for jobbing
Choosing another word for jobbing depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Working on a freelance, casual, or piecework basis rather than having regular permanent employment.
Usage Example
"As a freelance actor, he spent much of his career moving from one small television role to the next."
Strongest
freelance
Strong
self-employed
casual
journeyman
Weak
peripatetic
• noun (Context 2)
The practice of doing miscellaneous piecework or working on an irregular, freelance basis.
Usage Example
"Small print shops used to rely on commercial piecework, such as printing business cards and local flyers, to stay afloat."
Strong
piecework
freelancing
contracting
• noun (Context 3)
The corrupt practice of turning a public office or position of trust to private gain or political advantage.
Usage Example
"Critics accused the administration of shameless jobbery in the awarding of municipal contracts."
Strongest
jobbery
graft
Strong
corruption
venality
cronyism
Opposites of jobbing
The opposite of jobbing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
salaried
full-time
probity
permanent
integrity
in-house
tenured
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jobbing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jobbing