# workaholism

**Pronunciation:** wɜːrkəˈhɒlɪzəm · wur-kuh-hol-iz-uhm

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A compulsive and uncontrollable need to work excessively hard and for long hours, often to the detriment of personal health and relationships.

## Examples

- His workaholism led to burnout and strained his family life.
- The company culture inadvertently encouraged workaholism among its employees.
- She recognized her own workaholism when she started prioritizing tasks over sleep and meals.

## Synonyms

- overwork — General term for working too much, without the compulsive aspect.
- compulsiveness — Refers to the general tendency to act on irresistible urges, not specific to work.
- drivenness — A strong internal motivation to achieve, which can be positive or negative.
- ergomania — A clinical term for an obsessive desire to work, often used in a medical context.

## Antonyms

- leisure — Time free from work or duties.
- idleness — The state of doing nothing or being inactive.

## Collocations

- suffer from workaholism — Many executives secretly suffer from workaholism, leading to stress-related illnesses.
- battle workaholism — He is trying to battle his workaholism by setting stricter boundaries between work and home.

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