"High unemployment" refers to a situation where a large number of people in a particular area or country do not have jobs and are actively searching for employment opportunities but are unable to find them. Full definition
Divorce rate is on the rise because of high unemployment rate and higher life expectancy. (afreedating.com)
Although the media tends to focus on the doom and gloom of high unemployment rates, the fact of the matter is that most adults are still employed in some capacity. (loanbiz.com)
Even with high unemployment rates, staffing companies have maintained acceptable earnings due to strong demand and pricing despite market fears. (oakmark.com)