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idle vs jobless

jobless vs idle

idle is a noun but jobless is not a noun.

idle and jobless both are adjectives.

idle is a verb but jobless is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
jobless No Yes No No
As adjectives, idle and jobless are synonyms defined as:
  • idle and jobless: not having a job
Other synonyms of idle include out of work.
idle (noun) jobless (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) jobless (adjective)
not in action or at work not having a job
silly or trivial
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) jobless (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and jobless

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