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Workaholic

Definition

(informal) A person who works excessively long hours, often to the detriment of their personal life and relationships; someone with an excessive and compulsive need to work.

Example Sentences

1She's such a workaholic that she often forgets to eat lunch or take breaks during the day.
2Is it possible to be a successful entrepreneur without being a workaholic, or are the two inextricably linked?
3The company's culture encourages employees to be workaholics, but this has led to high rates of burnout and turnover.
4After years of being a workaholic, he finally realized that there was more to life than just his job and started prioritizing his family and hobbies.
5Research suggests that being a workaholic can have serious negative consequences for one's physical and mental health, including increased risk of heart disease and depression.

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