jobless

UK
/ˈdʒɒbləs/
US
/ˈdʒɑːbləs/

Translations

joblessnoun
jobless
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɒb.ləs/
US
/ˈdʒɑːb.ləs/
Used chiefly with the definite article to denote unemployed people collectively.
chômeursEmploi collectif.
The government announced new benefits for the jobless.
Le gouvernement a annoncé de nouvelles aides pour les chômeurs.
Synonyms
out of work
out-of-work person
unemployed person
job hunter
the unemployed
joblessadjective
more jobless
Comp.
most jobless
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɒbləs/
US
/ˈdʒɑːbləs/
sans emploi
After the company downsized, many workers found themselves jobless.
Après la réduction des effectifs, de nombreux employés se sont retrouvés sans emploi.
Additional translations
au chômageSurtout pour parler d’une personne ; tournure courante.
Synonyms
without a job
out of work
Antonyms

Definitions

joblessnoun
Unemployed people considered collectively.
The government announced new benefits for the jobless.
joblessadjective
Without a paid job; unemployed.
After the company downsized, many workers found themselves jobless.