joblessness
- a word derived from jobless.
Example Sentences
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The long-term rise in male joblessness doesn’t stem from an inability to find employment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Now Streeting has floated the idea of a "targeted" cut to National Insurance to tackle youth joblessness.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
But joblessness has fallen and wages have risen, and polls show Petro's protege, Senator Ivan Cepeda, as the front-runner.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Amid the double despair of soaring joblessness and inflation, the 2025 U.S. military saw the biggest enlistee surge in 13 years, exceeding their recruitment goals by 10%.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
In an effort to address the rampant joblessness among black men labeled criminals, a growing number of advocates in recent years have launched Ban the Box campaigns.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
