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Unemployed

Uh-neh-MPLOYD

/ˌʌnɛˈmplɔɪd/

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unemployed

Dictionary meaning

Not engaged in a gainful occupation.

Examples

  • Unemployed workers marched on the capital.
  • The long-term unemployed need assistance.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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