What does joblessness mean?

Definitions for joblessness
job·less·ness

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  1. joblessnessnoun

    The state of being jobless or unemployed.

  2. joblessnessnoun

    The phenomenon of unemployment in an economy.

  3. joblessnessnoun

    The level of unemployment in an economy, usually measured as a percentage.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of joblessness in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of joblessness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of joblessness in a Sentence

  1. Andrew Mlambo:

    Zimbabwe is weighed down by over 70 percent joblessness. Students who obtain science and technical qualifications have better chances in a shrinking job market.

  2. Nicola Sturgeon:

    (It) leaves important levers for addressing joblessness in the hands of UK ministers rather than Holyrood.

  3. Margit Tamas:

    I'm deeply disappointed with the way the government handles joblessness.

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