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unemployment

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Translations

unemploymentnoun

Unemployment has been rising steadily over the past year.

Безработица неуклонно растет в течение последнего года.

Synonyms

unemployed state

Antonyms

unemploymentadjective

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Used attributively in noun phrases such as "unemployment rate"; treated as adjective per style guide.

unemploymentnoun

The state of being without a paid job despite actively seeking work.

The government is implementing new policies to reduce unemployment in the country.

The number or proportion of people in a specified area who are without jobs.

Unemployment in the region has risen to 8% this year.

The phenomenon of joblessness within an economy, often used as an economic indicator.

Economists are concerned about the rising unemployment and its impact on the economy.

unemploymentadjective

Relating to people without jobs or to the condition of not having employment.

The unemployment figures released today surprised analysts.