careerist

ca·reer·ist

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-reer-ist]
- /kəˈrɪər ɪst/
- /kəˈrɪə.rɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-reer-ist]
- /kəˈrɪər ɪst/

Definitions of careerist word

adjective careerist Careerist people are ambitious and think that their career is more important than anything else. 3
adjective careerist Careerist is also a noun. 3
noun careerist a person who values success in his or her career above all else and seeks to advance it by any possible means 3
noun careerist a person interested chiefly in succeeding in a career, to the neglect of other things 3
noun careerist a person who follows a career. 1
noun careerist a person who pursues a policy or attitude of careerism. 1

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Origin of careerist

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; career + -ist

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Parts of speech for Careerist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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careerist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

careerist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for careerist

adjective careerist

single-minded — having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
focused — a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.

noun careerist

go-getter — an enterprising, aggressive person.
achiever — A high achiever is someone who is successful in their studies or their work, usually as a result of their efforts. A low achiever is someone who achieves less than those around them.

All 6 Synonyms of careerist

Antonyms for careerist

adjective careerist

unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.

Just one Antonym for careerist

careerist

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Definitions of careerist word

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Origin of careerist

First appearance:

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Careerist

careerist popularity

careerist usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for careerist

adjective careerist

noun careerist

Antonyms for careerist

adjective careerist

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