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    workaholic
    /ˌwəːkəˈhɒlɪk/

    noun

    • 1. a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours. informal

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORKAHOLIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a person who works a lot of the time and finds it difficult not to work: A self-confessed workaholic, Tony Richardson can't remember when he last had a holiday. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Workers in general. a man/woman of action idiom. anti-labour. beaver. cheap labour. contract worker. cutter. labour force. labour market.

  3. www.healthline.com › health › are-you-a-workaholicWhat is a Workaholic? Signs and How to Manage - Healthline

    Nov 25, 2020 · The term “workaholism” was first used in 1971 by psychologist Wayne Oates, and he defined it as a compulsion or an uncontrollable need to work incessantly. Since then, psychologists...

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WorkaholicWorkaholic - Wikipedia

    A workaholic is a person who works compulsively. A workaholic experiences an inability to limit the amount of time they spend on work despite negative consequences such as damage to their relationships or health. [ 1 ]

  6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › workaholicWorkaholic: Symptoms, diagnosis, and when to get help - Medical...

    Jul 26, 2023 · “Workaholism,” or work addiction, is a behavioral pattern in which a person experiences an excessive and compulsive drive to work. This may lead to reduced self-care, relationship issues, and...

  7. mind.help › topic › workaholicAre You A Workaholic? Signs And Treatment Of Workaholism - Mind...

    Jul 26, 2024 · Understanding A Workaholic Person. Workaholism is a very common behavioral disorder that affects between 27% and 30% of the general population. Coined by psychologist Wayne Oates in 1971, workaholism refers to “addiction to work, the compulsive and uncontrollable need to work incessantly.”.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › workaholicWorkaholic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. work· a· hol· ic ˌwər-kə-ˈhȯ-lik. -ˈhä- : a compulsive worker. workaholic adjective. workaholism. ˈwər-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm. -ˌhä- noun. Examples of workaholic in a Sentence. My brother is a real workaholic who almost never takes time off. Recent Examples on the Web Brockman, a notorious workaholic, had no specific portfolio, sources said.

  9. www.choosingtherapy.com › workaholism10 Signs of a Workaholic & How to Overcome Workaholism - Choosing...

    Feb 28, 2022 · 10 Signs of a Workaholic. Workaholics may appear restless, impatient, and distracted from their lives yet intensely focused on their work. They find it difficult to engage in or even think about other activities. They neglect relationships, family and their own well-being.