ergophobic

/ɛrɡɒˈfɒbɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has an intense fear of work or the idea of work.

“After graduating, she struggled with ergophobia, finding it difficult to find a job.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by an intense fear of work or the idea of work.

“The ergophobic individual found it hard to motivate themselves to take on new projects.”

Synonyms

  • idler
  • work-avoidant

Antonyms

  • industrious
  • workaholic