jobless
adjective
ECONOMICS uk/ˈdʒɒbləs/ usif someone is jobless, they do not have a job:
Welfare reforms are exploring new initiatives for those who have been jobless for a year or more.
the jobless count/rate/total The jobless rate always rises in the summer months as new graduates enter the workforce.
joblessness
noun [ U ]
An increase in joblessness could see credit card debt rise out of control.
jobless
noun [ plural ]
ECONOMICS uk/ˈdʒɒbləs/ usthe jobless
people who are unemployed:
There are various initiatives to help the long-term jobless back into work.