unemployment

noun B1

Meaning

Unemployment is the situation when people who want to work cannot find a job.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "unemployment" with "joblessness," but "unemployment" refers specifically to those actively looking for work.

Example Sentences

Unemployment can make it hard to pay for daily expenses .
Unemployment is a big problem for many young people today .
Unemployment is not a problem in this small town .
What causes unemployment in your country ?

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