Cool MateMeaning of Unemployed
without a job although able to work
In simple words: Not having a job.
Unemployed in a sentence
- After losing his job, he became unemployed and struggled to find work.
- Being unemployed can be a challenging experience for many individuals.
- The report showed that the number of unemployed people in the city is rising.
- She decided to pursue further education while she was unemployed.
- Unemployed individuals often seek out job training programs to improve their skills.
How to use Unemployed
Use 'unemployed' to describe someone without a job, typically in formal or neutral contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'un' as 'not' and 'employed' as 'having a job' — together they mean 'not having a job'.
Related words
Synonyms for Unemployed
- jobless
Opposites of Unemployed
- employed
- hired
Common mistakes with Unemployed
- Confused with 'employed' vs 'unemployed'
- Using it to describe a temporary situation (e.g., 'I was unemployed for a day').
- Omitting the context when discussing (e.g., saying 'he is unemployed' without clarification).
Unemployed appears in
Unemployed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عاطل عن العمل
لا يملك وظيفة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেকার
চাকরি নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Arbeitslos
Keinen Job haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Desempleado
No tener un trabajo.
- Persianفارسی
بیکار
شغل نداشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Sans emploi
Ne pas avoir de travail.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेरोज़गार
नौकरी न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Disoccupato
Senza un lavoro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desempregado
Sem ter um emprego.
- RussianРусский
Безработный
Не имеющий работы.
- Urduاردو
بے روزگار
جس کے پاس نوکری نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
失业
没有工作。
More words like Unemployed
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Unemployed
What does Unemployed mean?
Not having a job.
What is the definition of Unemployed?
without a job although able to work
How do you use Unemployed in a sentence?
After losing his job, he became unemployed and struggled to find work.
Can you give another example of Unemployed?
Being unemployed can be a challenging experience for many individuals.
What are synonyms for Unemployed?
Common alternatives include jobless.
What is the opposite of Unemployed?
Opposite meanings include employed, hired.
What words go with Unemployed?
It commonly pairs with be, be counted as, be registered (as), currently, newly, still.
What are common mistakes when using Unemployed?
Confused with 'employed' vs 'unemployed' Using it to describe a temporary situation (e.g., 'I was unemployed for a day'). Omitting the context when discussing (e.g., saying 'he is unemployed' without clarification).
How do you pronounce Unemployed?
US: /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unemployed?
Use 'unemployed' to describe someone without a job, typically in formal or neutral contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless appropriate.
What CEFR level is Unemployed?
"Unemployed" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.