unemployed

US /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
UK /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
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without a job but available to work

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He has been unemployed for six months.
The government is trying to reduce the number of unemployed people.
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people who are without a job but available to work

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The number of unemployed has increased this quarter.
Support programs are available for the unemployed.