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joblessly

adv

Etymology

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

  1. derived from choppe — “piece, bargain”
  2. derived from jobben — “to jab, thrust, peck”
  3. inherited from gobbe — “mass, lump”
  4. formed as jobless — “job + -less”
  5. formed as joblessly — “jobless + -ly”

Definitions

  1. Without 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.

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