worklessness

English

Etymology

workless +‎ -ness

Noun

worklessness (uncountable)

1. (UK) Unemployment; the state of being without paid work
   • 2009 January 16, Libby Brooks, “Generation Crunch need more than just McJobs”, The Guardian:

     The majority come from circumstances where worklessness is embedded, and placements need to incorporate some element of mentoring if these individuals are to develop the life skills necessary to sustain a career.