Unemployment
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state of being unemployed or the number of people without jobs. Unemployment represents individuals willing and able to work but unable to find employment opportunities.
“Government policies aim to reduce unemployment through job creation and skills training programmes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
Syllables
un·em·ploy·ment
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Synonyms
joblessnessredundancyworklessnessidleness
Antonyms
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Wordle
Contains 'UN' prefix and 'EMPLOYMENT'; multiple 'E' and 'M' letters
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Scrabble
Strong 12-letter word with 'Y' and 'M' appearing twice for points; economic term
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