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workaholic

1 of 1noun
/ˌwɝkəˈhɑlɪk/
Forms:workaholics
1

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

  • He’s a workaholic, often staying at the office late into the night.
  • Being a workaholic can lead to burnout if you're not careful.
  • She became a workaholic after starting her new business.
  • He’s trying to balance his life better and not be a workaholic.
  • His friends teased him for being a workaholic, always prioritizing work over leisure.