adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who is fit for employment.
2. 2
   a person who is qualified and ready to work wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Able to be employed. especially

   "‘We can give you the skills you’re missing to make you highly employable,’ Julian smiled."

Adjective

1. 1
   physically and mentally capable of working at a regular job and available wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

accessibleadvantageousagentialagentivalagentiveappropriate

Antonyms

All antonyms

unemployable

Example

More examples

"Experience in volunteering can make you more employable."

Etymology

From employ + -able.

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