CAREERISM

careerism

(noun) the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

careerism (usually uncountable, plural careerisms)

The overwhelming desire or urge to advance one's own career or social status, usually at the expense of other personal interests or social growth.

(chiefly, US) The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.

Anagrams

• recamiers, screamier

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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