joblessly

adv

joblessly

adv

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

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.1995, Elleni Tedla, Sankofa: African Thought and Education, page 198:

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