📉unemployment

noun
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Meaning

the state of not having a paid job despite being able and willing to work
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example Sentences

High unemployment is a major issue in the country.

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

Example Expressions

unemployment rate

Synonyms

joblessness, redundancy, idleness, inactivity, layoff
Entry 1
joblessness, redundancy, idleness, inactivity, layoff
Entry 2
joblessness, idleness, redundancy

Antonyms

employment, work, occupation, job
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employment, work, occupation
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employment, work, occupation, job

Collocations

high unemployment, youth unemployment, unemployment benefits, unemployment crisis, unemployment rate, mass unemployment
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high unemployment, youth unemployment, unemployment benefits, unemployment crisis
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unemployment rate, unemployment benefits, mass unemployment

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