jobless

The word “jobless” has 2 syllables: job-less

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɑːb.ləs/


What is synonym and antonym for jobless?

In the thesaurus, “jobless” has 12 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jobless along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jobless

  • between jobs
  • collecting unemployment benefits
  • laid-off
  • on the dole
  • out of a job
  • out of work
  • subemployed
  • underemployed
  • unemployed
  • without employment
  • without gainful employment
  • workless

Antonyms for jobless

  • employed
  • self-employed
  • working

Meanings of jobless

  • adjective
    1. Lacking employment.

Example Sentences

  • After the factory closed, many workers found themselves jobless.
  • The jobless rate in the region has increased due to recent economic downturns.
  • Being jobless for an extended period can lead to feelings of frustration and uncertainty.
  • The government implemented new programs to support jobless individuals in finding new employment.
  • She felt a sense of relief after securing a new position, ending her jobless period.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jobless, such as: between jobs, collecting unemployment benefits, employed, laid-off, on the dole, out of a job, out of work.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

laid off

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  • between jobs
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  • collecting unemployment
  • collecting unemployment benefits
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  • jobless
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  • underemployed
  • unemployed
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  • without employment
  • without gainful employment
  • workless

decommissioned

  • abeyant
  • arrested
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  • jobless
  • kaput
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  • latent
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  • unemployed
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  • vegetating

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