Workaholic
(noun)
A person compulsively addicted to work, often at the expense of other aspects of life.
Origin:
Derived from the words 'work' + 'alcoholic'.
Examples:
- He was known as a workaholic, putting in long hours at the office and neglecting his health and relationships.
- The company culture encouraged a workaholic mentality, with employees expected to be available 24/7.
- The film portrayed a workaholic executive who learns the importance of balancing work and play.
- Her friends tried to intervene and convince her to take a break, but she was a workaholic and couldn't stop working.
- The self-help book offered advice for recovering workaholics, suggesting ways to find joy and purpose outside of work.