Overworking: meaning, definitions and examples

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overworking

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈwɜrkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

work overload

Overworking refers to the act of performing excessive work beyond one's regular hours, responsibilities, or physical capabilities. It often leads to burnout and can negatively affect physical and mental well-being. Many individuals experience overworking as a consequence of high job demands and a culture that values productivity above all. While diligence is important, overworking can impede efficiency and lead to mistakes. It is crucial to balance work with rest to maintain overall health.

Synonyms

exerting, overexerting, overextending

Examples of usage

  • I was overworking myself to meet the deadlines.
  • She suffered from health issues due to overworking.
  • Overworking can lead to serious burnout.
  • He realized that overworking affected his personal life.

Translations

Translations of the word "overworking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalhar em excesso

🇮🇳 अधिक काम करना

🇩🇪 Überarbeitung

🇮🇩 bekerja berlebihan

🇺🇦 перевантаження

🇵🇱 przepracowanie

🇯🇵 過労

🇫🇷 surmenage

🇪🇸 sobrecarga de trabajo

🇹🇷 aşırı çalışma

🇰🇷 과로

🇸🇦 العمل الزائد

🇨🇿 přepracování

🇸🇰 prepracovanie

🇨🇳 过度工作

🇸🇮 preobremenitev

🇮🇸 yfirvinna

🇰🇿 артық жұмыс

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად მუშაობა

🇦🇿 artıq iş

🇲🇽 trabajo excesivo

Word origin

The term 'overworking' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' which indicates an excess and the verb 'work' which stems from the Old English word 'weorc', meaning physical or mental effort. The concept of working too much has been prevalent since the Industrial Revolution when laborers faced long hours in factories. Over time, the negative effects of overworking became more recognized, leading to discussions surrounding work-life balance. In modern workplaces, the phenomenon is closely linked to the rise of technology, which enables constant connectivity and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life. The term continues to be relevant as more people advocate for mental health awareness and a more sustainable approach to work.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,784, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.