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un·em·ployed
 unemployed
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
ihm
ploId
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not currently employed; jobless.
- synonyms:
- jobless
- antonyms:
- employed, engaged
- similar words:
- dismissed, fired, idle, sacked, unoccupied
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| definition 2: |
not being used; idle, as resources or facilities.
- synonyms:
- idle, inoperative, unused
- antonyms:
- employed
- similar words:
- disused, unoccupied
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| related words: |
inactive, vacant |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
collectively, those currently out of work (prec. by "the").
- synonyms:
- jobless
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