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job·less
jobless
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- pronunciation:
- ja
blihs
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
denoting or pertaining to persons who do not have jobs.
The jobless rate is increasing.- similar words:
- idle, unemployed
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
those who do not have jobs (usu. prec. by "the").
The measure is designed to help the jobless.- similar words:
- unemployed
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derivation: |
joblessness (n.) |
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