careerism
2
7.8
- noun
- /kəˈrɪrˌɪzəm/
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carrerismo
- In her quest for advancement, she became known for her careerism, often neglecting her colleagues' needs.
It was simply careerism because she presided.
- It was simply careerism because she presided.
- They got Co opted by power careerism, trumped principle, surviving and let's say a cut cutting issue.
- Other than that and careerism, because the longer you court you scream racism, the more you inflate this leaking balloon of diversity, equity, inclusion.
Examples
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The central change sought by term limit proponents—the end of political careerism—may be the most improbable.
Academic text (1994) -
"Careerism is very much on the rise, but nothing pushes in the other direction," he asserts.
Academic text (2002) -
Again, careerism in itself is not bad.
Academic text (1993) -
And your point about academic careerism is just as valid in lit departments.
Blog text (20) -
But so far our required courses are traditional, and the careerism of law students provides a natural check on curricular innovation.
Academic text (1991) -
What undercuts the integrity of command is careerism and the double standard.
Blog text (1) -
Supporters argue that limits would reduce political careerism, encourage legislative statesmanship, and increase electoral competition.
Academic text (1994) -
Not everyone seeks careerism and spiraling consumerism.
Academic text (2010) -
In turn, Regan resents her parents' careerism and solipsism.
Academic text (2014) -
In his unemphatic manner, Taylor went on to enumerate his objections to literary politicking, to careerism, and to the pursuit of meaningless prizes.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
A way of thinking that focuses on getting ahead at work even if it hurts others
Antonyms
Compounds
A workplace where people focus on moving up in their jobs more than other things
How Career-Focused
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Careerism comes from career, which once meant a 'race' or 'running path'. The ending -ism shows a 'practice' or way of behaving, so careerism is like treating your work life as a race to win, putting your own success first.