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out of work
The phrase “out of work” has 3 syllables: out-of-work
It's pronounced as /ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk/
What is synonym and antonym for out of work?
In the thesaurus, “out of work” has 10 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for out of work along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for out of work
- between jobs
- collecting unemployment
- idle
- jobless
- laid-off
- on the dole
- out of a job
- subemployed
- underemployed
- unemployed
Antonyms for out of work
Meanings of out of work
- adjective
- Unemployed; not having a job, especially when someone is seeking employment.
Example Sentences
- He has been out of work for three months.
- Many people were out of work after the factory closed.
- She is currently out of work and looking for a new job.
- Being out of work can cause financial difficulties.
- The economic crisis left thousands of workers out of work.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to out of work, such as: between jobs, collecting unemployment, employed, idle, jobless, laid-off, on the dole.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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