worklessness

English

Etymology

From workless +‎ -ness.

Noun

worklessness (uncountable)

  1. (British) The state of being without paid work.
    Synonyms: joblessness, unemployment, unwork
    • 2009 January 16, Libby Brooks, “Generation Crunch need more than just McJobs”, in The Guardian‎[1]:
      The majority come from circumstances where worklessness is embedded, and placements need to incorporate some element of mentoring if these individuals are to develop the life skills necessary to sustain a career.
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