Unemployed

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Definition: Unemployed

Unemployed

Quick Summary of Unemployed

A person of employment age (generally 16 to 55 years) who does not have a paying job but is available for work and is actively seeking a job.

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What is the dictionary definition of Unemployed?

Dictionary Definition

  1. Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
  2. Having no use, not doing work
  3. Unemployed people

Examples of Unemployed in a sentence

The unemployed are a growing portion of the population.

Synonyms For Unemployed

out of work, jobless, unemployment, idle, inactive

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Unemployed are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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