workaholic

Career-obsessed person

A workaholic is someone who works compulsively and excessively, often to the detriment of their health, relationships, or leisure time.

The term, modeled on alcoholic, suggests an addiction to work rather than a mere strong work ethic.

Workaholics may feel unable to stop working even when they want to, or they may derive their primary sense of identity and satisfaction from their jobs.

She's such a workaholic that she answers emails at 2 a.m.

compulsion

addiction

Compulsive substance reliance

obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
drivenIntensely determined to achieve

fixated · engrossed · consumed · preoccupied · single-minded · absorbed · immersed · unrelenting · incessant · fanatical

ambition

driven

Intensely determined to achieve

ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
overachieverOne exceeding all expectations
goal-orientedFocused on objectives

competitive · success-driven · climbing · striving · aspiring · motivated · determined · hungry · achievement-oriented · status-seeking

burnout

exhaustion

State of utter depletion

overworkToil to exhaustion
stressPressure, mental or vocal
fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion

collapse · drained · overwhelm · depletion · breakdown · burnout · insomnia · anxiety · deterioration · neglect

productivity

output

What something generates

efficiencyProductive without waste
performanceCarrying out a task
prolificProducing abundantly and often

industrious · tireless · diligent · overtime · around-the-clock · always-on · grinding · hustling · producing · delivering

dedication

commitment

Firm pledge to act

devotionDeep, loyal commitment
loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
conscientiousnessCareful attention to duty

perseverance · steadfastness · diligence · tenacity · resolve · sacrifice · self-sacrifice · duty-bound · responsible · reliable

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