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workaholism Synonyms

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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 ergomania eventually led to severe burnout and strained his relationship with his family."

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ergomania
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overwork

Opposites of workaholism

The opposite of workaholism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

idleness
laziness
sloth
indolence
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• Nearby Words

workable
workaday
workaholic
workaholism
workaround
workbag
workbasket

Cite this Entry

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