Unemployed Definition & Meaning
unemployed
- adjective
- not engaged in a gainful occupation; "unemployed workers marched on the capital"
- noun
- people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group); "the long-term unemployed need assistance"
"Unemployed" in song lyrics
See how unemployed is used in real songs:
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"You're like a bundle of joy, but you're unemployed"
Ant Banks f/ Ice Cube, Too $hort — Big Thangs -
"Yo! And if worse came to worse I'll run a fraud on unemployed"
BO$$ f/ Papa Juggy — Deeper -
"It's better without being unemployed"
Califa Thugs — In the House
Words that rhyme with unemployed
Usage tips for "unemployed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unemployed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unemployed to find words that pair well.
Use "unemployed" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does unemployed mean?
- not engaged in a gainful occupation; "unemployed workers marched on the capital" people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group); "the long-term unemployed need assistance"
- What part of speech is unemployed?
- Unemployed is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does unemployed have?
- Unemployed has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).