noun
- a person who works compulsively and excessively, often at the expense of other activities and relationships
Usage: informal
Examples
- My boss is such a workaholic that she never takes vacation days.
- Being a workaholic can lead to serious health problems.
- He realized he was becoming a workaholic when he missed his daughter’s birthday party for work.
- The company culture encouraged workaholic behavior among employees.
- She’s trying to recover from being a workaholic by setting better boundaries.
- Many workaholics struggle to maintain healthy relationships.