joblessness
|job-less-ness|
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/ˈdʒɑːbləsnəs/
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/ˈdʒɒbləsnəs/
(jobless)
without employment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'joblessness' originates from the word 'jobless,' which combines 'job' with the suffix '-less,' indicating the absence of something.
Historical Evolution
'jobless' evolved from the Middle English word 'jobbe,' meaning 'piece of work,' combined with the suffix '-less' to denote lack.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a job,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being without a job; unemployment.
The economic downturn led to widespread joblessness.
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Last updated: 2025/02/22 07:36