Unemployment
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Unemployment (noun)
- The state of not having a job, especially when you want one.
- The percentage of people without jobs in a specific area or country.
- A situation where many people cannot find work, affecting the economy.
Examples
- After graduation, she faced unemployment for several months.
- Unemployment can be a stressful period for many people.
Common collocations: face unemployment, unemployment period, unemployment rate, reduce unemployment, tackle unemployment