Basic Details
Word: Workaholic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who works excessively and finds it hard to stop working, often at the expense of their personal life.
Synonyms: Overworker,_Taskmaster
Antonyms: Lazy person, Slacker
Idioms and Phrases
- All work and no play: Means that someone is working too much without taking time to relax. Example: "He is all work and no play, always staying late at the office."
- Burning the candle at both ends: Refers to working excessively hard, especially at the cost of rest. Example: "She is burning the candle at both ends with her two jobs and studying."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My uncle is such a workaholic that he often misses family gatherings because he is busy at work.
Example 2: Being a workaholic can lead to stress and health problems if you dont take breaks.
Example 3: She realised she was a workaholic when her friends stopped inviting her out because she was always busy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "workaholic" was first coined in the 1970s? It combines the words "work" and "alcoholic" to describe someone who is addicted to working, just like an alcoholic is addicted to alcohol.
Famous Quote
"To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart." Thomas J. Watson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "workaholic" mean?
a) A person who enjoys leisure activities
b) A person who works excessively
c) A person who dislikes work
d) A person who is always tired
Answer: b) A person who works excessively
2. Which of these is a synonym of "workaholic"?
a) Overworker
b) Dreamer
c) Artist
d) Sportsman
Answer: a) Overworker
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "workaholic"?
a) Overachiever
b) Lazy person
c) Entrepreneur
d) Professional
Answer: b) Lazy person
4. Which sentence uses "workaholic" correctly?
a) The workaholic loves to take long holidays.
b) Even though he was a workaholic, he made time for his family.
c) She is a workaholic and enjoys relaxing on weekends.
d) As a workaholic, he rarely leaves his desk.
Answer: d) As a workaholic, he rarely leaves his desk.
5. Which idiom means working too much without taking breaks?
a) All work and no play
b) Every cloud has a silver lining
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Answer: a) All work and no play
