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unemployed

/ˌʌnɛmˈploɪd/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does unemployed mean?

adjective, noun

Not having a job; not employed. A person who is not working because they are unable to find a job or have lost their job.

Example

"Many people are currently unemployed due to the economic downturn."

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