worklessness

From workless + -ness.

worklessness (uncountable)

1. (British) The state of being without paid work.

   Synonyms: joblessness, unemployment, unwork

   • 2009 January 16, Libby Brooks, “Generation Crunch need more than just McJobs”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     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.