Unemployment (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being unemployed or not having a job; "unemployment is a serious social evil"; "the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- High unemployment is often accompanied by social and economic instability.
- The rise in unemployment led to widespread poverty and economic hardship in the country.
- To tackle the growing issue of unemployment, the government initiated a new vocational training program.
- She believes that automation is going to cause high levels of unemployment among certain demographics.
- One major issue plaguing many young adults today is how to avoid prolonged periods of unemployment.