The term 'jobless' is used to describe someone who is not employed, either temporarily or permanently. The crossword solutions for this term are 'INACTIVE' (8 letters), 'IDLE' (4 letters) and 'unhired' (7 letters). INACTIVE implies that the person is not currently working, while IDLE suggests that the person is not doing anything productive. Unhired implies that the person has not been hired for a job. All three words can be used to describe someone who is jobless.