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workaholism Antonyms

Opposite of workaholism

Pinning down the opposite of workaholism requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A compulsive or uncontrollable psychological need to work incessantly, often to the detriment of one's physical health, personal relationships, and leisure.

Usage Example

"His chronic idleness eventually led to severe burnout and strained his relationship with his family."

Strong
idleness
laziness
indolence
sloth

Similar words to workaholism

Words similar to workaholism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ergomania
overwork
See all synonyms of workaholism

• Nearby Words

workable
workaday
workaholic
workaholism
workaround
workday
worker

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Workaholism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/workaholism
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