Joblessly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Without a job. not-comparable

    "Thus the unfortunate languish joblessly or end up accepting temporary employment in which they are less likely to use their formal training or education."

Example

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"Thus the unfortunate languish joblessly or end up accepting temporary employment in which they are less likely to use their formal training or education."

Etymology

From jobless + -ly. Attested since the 20th century.

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