Meanings
adverbjoblessly (not comparable)
- not comparableWithout a job.
Thus the unfortunate languish joblessly or end up accepting temporary employment in which they are less likely to use their formal training or education.
1995, Elleni Tedla, Sankofa: African Thought and Education, page 198
Origin
From jobless + -ly. Attested since the 20th century.
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