Unemployed Definition

unemployed
adjective
  1. not engaged in a gainful occupation; "unemployed workers marched on the capital"
noun
  1. 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:

  • "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

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.

Look up another word