Workaholic
noun
A person who works a lot and finds it hard to stop or do other things.
She's a complete workaholic.
Often appears as...
- complete workaholic
- total workaholic
adjective
Having the quality or showing the behavior of working excessively and compulsively.
He's workaholic and hardly takes any vacation.
Often appears as...
- workaholic tendencies
- workaholic behavior
noun
A person who works a lot and finds it hard to stop or do other things.
She's a complete workaholic.
Often appears as...
- complete workaholic
- total workaholic
adjective
Having the quality or showing the behavior of working excessively and compulsively.
He's workaholic and hardly takes any vacation.
Often appears as...
- workaholic tendencies
- workaholic behavior
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that working too much is unhealthy or unbalanced.
John's a workaholic; he neglects his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Hobby
Being a workaholic means compulsive working, not just enjoying one's job.
Even on weekends, she stays a workaholic, missing social events.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Implication
Sometimes implies a psychological issue, like an addiction or avoidance behavior.
As a workaholic, Tom avoids addressing his personal problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that working too much is unhealthy or unbalanced.
John's a workaholic; he neglects his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Hobby
Being a workaholic means compulsive working, not just enjoying one's job.
Even on weekends, she stays a workaholic, missing social events.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Implication
Sometimes implies a psychological issue, like an addiction or avoidance behavior.
As a workaholic, Tom avoids addressing his personal problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that working too much is unhealthy or unbalanced.
John's a workaholic; he neglects his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Hobby
Being a workaholic means compulsive working, not just enjoying one's job.
Even on weekends, she stays a workaholic, missing social events.
Pro Tip 3/3Psychological Implication
Sometimes implies a psychological issue, like an addiction or avoidance behavior.
As a workaholic, Tom avoids addressing his personal problems.
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Video examples
Carl Honore: In praise...
that their hourly productivity goes up. Now, clearly there are problems with the 35-hour workweek in France -- too much, too soon, too rigid. But other countries in Europe, notably the Nordic countries, are showing that it's possible to have a kick-ass economy without being a workaholic.
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Why it pays to work hard...
I work and work and work all the time." Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch said, "It's all hard work. Nothing comes easily. But I have a lot of fun." Did he say fun? Yes. Successful people have fun working. That's why I say they're not really workaholics. They're workafrolics.
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Praising slowness - Carl...
the Nordic countries are showing that it's possible to have a kick-ass economy without being a workaholic and Norway Sweden Denmark and Finland now ranked among the top six most competitive nations on earth and they work the kind of hours that would make the average
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How AI can save our...
has brainwashed us into thinking that work is the reason we exist, that work defined the meaning of our lives. And I was a prime and willing victim to that type of workaholic thinking. I worked incredibly hard. That's why I almost left my wife in the delivery room,
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How generational...
This is a generation characterized by hard work. In fact, we can thank this generation for the term "workaholic." They appreciate competition, they love effective communication. And they're thinking towards retirement, if they haven't retired already.
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My year of living...
and that our rituals can be sacred. The Sabbath can be sacred. This was one of the great things about my year, doing the Sabbath, because I am a workaholic, so having this one day where you cannot work, it really, that changed my life.
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Latif Nasser: The...
His friends and former students became his doctors. One recalled that he probably had more nerve-block injections than anyone else on the planet. Already a workaholic, he worked even more -- 15- to 18-hour days.
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My year of saying yes to...
you can't help but strive for greatness. That feeling, you can't help but strive for greatness at any cost. That's called the hum. Or, maybe it's called being a workaholic.
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Secrets of success in 8...
Did he say fun? Rupert? Yes! TEDsters do have fun working. And they work hard. I figured, they're not workaholics. They're workafrolics. Good!
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Dame Stephanie Shirley:...
the courage to risk family and home, and a 24/7 commitment that borders on the obsessive. So it's just as well that I'm a workaholic.
Video examples
Carl Honore: In praise...
that their hourly productivity goes up. Now, clearly there are problems with the 35-hour workweek in France -- too much, too soon, too rigid. But other countries in Europe, notably the Nordic countries, are showing that it's possible to have a kick-ass economy without being a workaholic.
Video examples
Why it pays to work hard...
I work and work and work all the time." Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch said, "It's all hard work. Nothing comes easily. But I have a lot of fun." Did he say fun? Yes. Successful people have fun working. That's why I say they're not really workaholics. They're workafrolics.
Video examples
Praising slowness - Carl...
the Nordic countries are showing that it's possible to have a kick-ass economy without being a workaholic and Norway Sweden Denmark and Finland now ranked among the top six most competitive nations on earth and they work the kind of hours that would make the average
Video examples
How AI can save our...
has brainwashed us into thinking that work is the reason we exist, that work defined the meaning of our lives. And I was a prime and willing victim to that type of workaholic thinking. I worked incredibly hard. That's why I almost left my wife in the delivery room,
Video examples
How generational...
This is a generation characterized by hard work. In fact, we can thank this generation for the term "workaholic." They appreciate competition, they love effective communication. And they're thinking towards retirement, if they haven't retired already.
Video examples
My year of living...
and that our rituals can be sacred. The Sabbath can be sacred. This was one of the great things about my year, doing the Sabbath, because I am a workaholic, so having this one day where you cannot work, it really, that changed my life.
Video examples
Latif Nasser: The...
His friends and former students became his doctors. One recalled that he probably had more nerve-block injections than anyone else on the planet. Already a workaholic, he worked even more -- 15- to 18-hour days.
Video examples
My year of saying yes to...
you can't help but strive for greatness. That feeling, you can't help but strive for greatness at any cost. That's called the hum. Or, maybe it's called being a workaholic.
Video examples
Secrets of success in 8...
Did he say fun? Rupert? Yes! TEDsters do have fun working. And they work hard. I figured, they're not workaholics. They're workafrolics. Good!
Video examples
Dame Stephanie Shirley:...
the courage to risk family and home, and a 24/7 commitment that borders on the obsessive. So it's just as well that I'm a workaholic.
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Quote examples
Joan Cusack
American Actress
I think us gals need to stay in and just change the way it works, so men aren't being workaholics and avoiding life and relationships, and they can make films in a reasonable amount of time, so you can have a family and a life outside of work. And have more balanced, content-driven, enjoyable movies.
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Rachel Simmons
American Author
Whether you chose a passive-aggressive husband, workaholic wife, or life of single motherhood, we are all officially allowed - and uniquely qualified - to critique our own life experience. Please don't pretend you're living mine.
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Frankie Ballard
American Musician
I've got an incredible family that I never get to see. I've missed so much. They know how much my career means to me, and they allow me to go and be the workaholic that they never get to see. They support me in that.
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Karisma Kapoor
Indian Actress
I am a total workaholic. If I don't shoot for two days, I get uncomfortable at home. I won't comment on my personal life. That is totally out of bounds. When I do get married, everyone will know.
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Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
Many people think I am workaholic. Sometimes I feel guilty that I have missed out many moments as my daughter and son growing up, but balancing between home and work is extremely important.
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Guy Sebastian
Australian Singer
I was a bit of a workaholic in the past and now I realize the importance of making room for what matters in life.
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Grace Helbig
American Comedian
My dad was an insane workaholic, and watching his work ethic gave me a lot of motivation.
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Anubhav Sinha
Indian Director
I'm a workaholic and there is no other engagement in my life.
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Rose
New Zealander Musician
We are all workaholics in our deep self and we love to work.
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Gina Miller
Guyanese Activist
I'm afraid I'm a complete workaholic perfectionist.
Quote examples
Joan Cusack
American Actress
I think us gals need to stay in and just change the way it works, so men aren't being workaholics and avoiding life and relationships, and they can make films in a reasonable amount of time, so you can have a family and a life outside of work. And have more balanced, content-driven, enjoyable movies.
Quote examples
Rachel Simmons
American Author
Whether you chose a passive-aggressive husband, workaholic wife, or life of single motherhood, we are all officially allowed - and uniquely qualified - to critique our own life experience. Please don't pretend you're living mine.
Quote examples
Frankie Ballard
American Musician
I've got an incredible family that I never get to see. I've missed so much. They know how much my career means to me, and they allow me to go and be the workaholic that they never get to see. They support me in that.
Quote examples
Karisma Kapoor
Indian Actress
I am a total workaholic. If I don't shoot for two days, I get uncomfortable at home. I won't comment on my personal life. That is totally out of bounds. When I do get married, everyone will know.
Quote examples
Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
Many people think I am workaholic. Sometimes I feel guilty that I have missed out many moments as my daughter and son growing up, but balancing between home and work is extremely important.
Quote examples
Guy Sebastian
Australian Singer
I was a bit of a workaholic in the past and now I realize the importance of making room for what matters in life.
Quote examples
Grace Helbig
American Comedian
My dad was an insane workaholic, and watching his work ethic gave me a lot of motivation.
Quote examples
Anubhav Sinha
Indian Director
I'm a workaholic and there is no other engagement in my life.
Quote examples
Rose
New Zealander Musician
We are all workaholics in our deep self and we love to work.
Quote examples
Gina Miller
Guyanese Activist
I'm afraid I'm a complete workaholic perfectionist.
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