B1noun 10K+

Unemployment

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/"]/

Meaning of Unemployment

the fact of a number of people not having a job; the number of people without a job

In simple words: Not having a job when you want to work.

Unemployment in a sentence

• The rise in unemployment has caused many families to struggle financially.
• During the pandemic, unemployment rates hit an all-time high.
• The government is taking measures to reduce unemployment by creating new job opportunities.
• Unemployment can lead to increased stress and mental health issues for many individuals.
• Many communities are affected by long-term unemployment due to a lack of available jobs.

How to use Unemployment

Use 'unemployment' in discussions about jobs and the economy. It's neutral and suitable for both formal reports and everyday conversations but avoid it in casual slang settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'un-empowered' as being without a job.

Related words

Collocations with Unemployment

• double-digit
• high
• huge
• level
• rate
• be faced with
• face
• cause
• climb
• double
• increase
• benefit
• benefits
• compensation
• unemployment  among
• a period of unemployment
• a rise in unemployment
• an increase in unemployment
• double-digit
• high
• huge
• level
• rate
• be faced with
• face
• cause
• climb
• double
• increase
• benefit
• benefits
• compensation
• unemployment  among
• a period of unemployment
• a rise in unemployment
• an increase in unemployment

Synonyms for Unemployment

• joblessness
• unavailable work
• idleness
• layoff
• disemployment

Opposites of Unemployment

• employment
• job security

Common mistakes with Unemployment

• Confused with 'employment' which refers to having a job.
• Using it in a positive context; it only describes a lack of work.
• Mixing up singular and plural forms, 'unemployment' is always singular.

Frequently asked questions about Unemployment

What does Unemployment mean?

Not having a job when you want to work.

What is the definition of Unemployment?

the fact of a number of people not having a job; the number of people without a job

How do you use Unemployment in a sentence?

The rise in unemployment has caused many families to struggle financially.

Can you give another example of Unemployment?

During the pandemic, unemployment rates hit an all-time high.

What are synonyms for Unemployment?

Common alternatives include joblessness, unavailable work, idleness, layoff, disemployment.

What is the opposite of Unemployment?

Opposite meanings include employment, job security.

What words go with Unemployment?

It commonly pairs with double-digit, high, huge, level, rate, be faced with, face, cause, climb, double, increase, benefit, benefits, compensation, unemployment  among, a period of unemployment, a rise in unemployment, an increase in unemployment, double-digit, high, huge, level, rate, be faced with, face, cause, climb, double, increase, benefit, benefits, compensation, unemployment  among, a period of unemployment, a rise in unemployment, an increase in unemployment.

What are common mistakes when using Unemployment?

Confused with 'employment' which refers to having a job. Using it in a positive context; it only describes a lack of work. Mixing up singular and plural forms, 'unemployment' is always singular.

How do you pronounce Unemployment?

US: /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Unemployment?

Use 'unemployment' in discussions about jobs and the economy. It's neutral and suitable for both formal reports and everyday conversations but avoid it in casual slang settings.

What CEFR level is Unemployment?

"Unemployment" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.