joblessness joblessness /ˈdʒɑbləsnəs/

noun

1. The state of being unemployed or not having a job  ( joblessness , unemployment )
   the state of being unemployed or not having a job
    Unemployment is a serious social evil
   unemployment is a serious social evil
    The rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy
   the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy