Careerism

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Pronunciation: /kəˈrɪərˌɪzəm/

Definitions of careerism

noun the practice of advancing one's career often at the expense of other personal or ethical considerations

Example Sentences

A1 Careerism is when someone focuses only on advancing their own career.

A2 She was accused of careerism because she always put her job first.

B1 Some people believe that careerism can lead to unethical behavior in the workplace.

B2 The company's culture of careerism created a competitive environment among employees.

C1 Careerism can sometimes overshadow the importance of work-life balance.

C2 His relentless careerism paid off when he was promoted to CEO of the company.

Examples of careerism in a Sentence

formal Careerism is often seen as a negative trait in the world of academia.

informal I think his careerism is what drives him to constantly seek promotions.

slang Her careerism is off the charts - she'll do anything to climb the corporate ladder.

figurative In the jungle of the business world, careerism is the survival of the fittest.

Grammatical Forms of careerism

past tense

pursued

plural

careerisms

comparative

more careerist

superlative

most careerist

present tense

pursues

future tense

will pursue

perfect tense

has pursued

continuous tense

is pursuing

singular

careerism

positive degree

careerism

infinitive

to pursue

gerund

pursuing

participle

pursued

Origin and Evolution of careerism

First Known Use: 1841 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'careerism' originated from the Latin word 'carriera', meaning racecourse or career.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a focus on one's career or advancement, 'careerism' has evolved to also carry negative connotations of opportunism or self-advancement at the expense of ethics or integrity.