What are the opposite words for wage-earning?
"Wage-earning" refers to individuals who earn their income through employment. The antonyms for this term can be classified into two categories: inactive or financially independent. The first category of antonyms includes "unemployed," "jobless," "idle," and "retired." Unemployed and jobless refer to individuals who are without a job or actively seeking employment. Idle means being without work or activity. Retired refers to those who have stopped working and are no longer earning a wage. The second category of antonyms includes "wealthy," "rich," "affluent," and "prosperous." These individuals do not rely on employment to earn income as they possess significant financial resources.
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- blue-collar
- Other relevant words
- Other antonyms
Antonym of the day
stops in one's tracks
- Antonyms:
- bore, disenchant, disgust.