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Workaholic Formal/Informal
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowFormal and informal letters formatIs tricky a formal word?Formal words for “can”A formal way to request for updated information in business email writing“Is it okay for you?” Is this phrase considered formal in school/college setting?Have the newspapers started using Informal Language?Literary words vs Formal English and ArchaismsFormal word/phrase for the informal question tag “right?”Can I use “so on” in formal writing?“out and out, all in all” are they formal or informal?
Can I use the word "Workaholic" in formal writing?
for example:
Workaholics may neglect their families and friends.
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Can I use the word "Workaholic" in formal writing?
for example:
Workaholics may neglect their families and friends.
formal-language
asked 2 days ago
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Can I use the word "Workaholic" in formal writing?
for example:
Workaholics may neglect their families and friends.
formal-language
asked 2 days ago
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Can I use the word "Workaholic" in formal writing?
for example:
Workaholics may neglect their families and friends.
formal-language
formal-language
asked 2 days ago
Lutfur RahmanLutfur Rahman
1057
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asked 2 days ago
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asked 2 days ago
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It's quite an informal term, and I wouldn't expect to see if in formal writing.
What you could easily do, however, is phrase it as:
So-called "workaholics" may neglect their families and friends.
It's a term that is widely used, and you're still referencing it. But because of its formality (or lack thereof), you're not including it as part of your wording.
Alternatively, be more descriptive:
Those who work significantly longer hours may neglect their families and friends.
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
add a comment |
I think it’s an informal term.
There are simple and expressive alternatives you could use in formal settings.
hard worker
hard-working person
(very/extremely) diligent worker
industrious worker
They all have a positive connotation.
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
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It's quite an informal term, and I wouldn't expect to see if in formal writing.
What you could easily do, however, is phrase it as:
So-called "workaholics" may neglect their families and friends.
It's a term that is widely used, and you're still referencing it. But because of its formality (or lack thereof), you're not including it as part of your wording.
Alternatively, be more descriptive:
Those who work significantly longer hours may neglect their families and friends.
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
add a comment |
It's quite an informal term, and I wouldn't expect to see if in formal writing.
What you could easily do, however, is phrase it as:
So-called "workaholics" may neglect their families and friends.
It's a term that is widely used, and you're still referencing it. But because of its formality (or lack thereof), you're not including it as part of your wording.
Alternatively, be more descriptive:
Those who work significantly longer hours may neglect their families and friends.
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
add a comment |
It's quite an informal term, and I wouldn't expect to see if in formal writing.
What you could easily do, however, is phrase it as:
So-called "workaholics" may neglect their families and friends.
It's a term that is widely used, and you're still referencing it. But because of its formality (or lack thereof), you're not including it as part of your wording.
Alternatively, be more descriptive:
Those who work significantly longer hours may neglect their families and friends.
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
It's quite an informal term, and I wouldn't expect to see if in formal writing.
What you could easily do, however, is phrase it as:
So-called "workaholics" may neglect their families and friends.
It's a term that is widely used, and you're still referencing it. But because of its formality (or lack thereof), you're not including it as part of your wording.
Alternatively, be more descriptive:
Those who work significantly longer hours may neglect their families and friends.
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
answered 2 days ago
DanDan
1,828412
1,828412
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
add a comment |
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
thanks a lot. apart from answering my question you also showed me a way of incorporating some unusual words in formal writings which i didn't know before. Can you elaborate on this more? another sentence coming to my mind: '' so-called ''fanatics'' of sports clubs''. can i use these kinds of sentences in formal writing?
– Lutfur Rahman
2 days ago
1
1
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
I've heard that phrase format used many times in formal settings, yes. Perhaps the most common lately has been when referring to "the so-called Islamic State." The reasoning for this was that the group call themselves that, and others might too, but the media did not wish to use that language themselves and therefore give it credence.
– Dan
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
@Lutfur Rahman: I suggest you avoid using "scare quotes" in formal contexts. Particularly, in constructions such as so-called "[Xs]", which almost always carries negative associations (it's effectively "emotive language", which is discouraged in most formal texts).
– FumbleFingers
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
I like this approach, but, what you would really want to do is use either the scare quotes or the so-called, but not both (in other words, not the so-called "scare quotes"). (See Point #3 in this Writing Blog.)
– J.R.♦
2 days ago
add a comment |
I think it’s an informal term.
There are simple and expressive alternatives you could use in formal settings.
hard worker
hard-working person
(very/extremely) diligent worker
industrious worker
They all have a positive connotation.
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
add a comment |
I think it’s an informal term.
There are simple and expressive alternatives you could use in formal settings.
hard worker
hard-working person
(very/extremely) diligent worker
industrious worker
They all have a positive connotation.
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
add a comment |
I think it’s an informal term.
There are simple and expressive alternatives you could use in formal settings.
hard worker
hard-working person
(very/extremely) diligent worker
industrious worker
They all have a positive connotation.
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
I think it’s an informal term.
There are simple and expressive alternatives you could use in formal settings.
hard worker
hard-working person
(very/extremely) diligent worker
industrious worker
They all have a positive connotation.
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
answered 2 days ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
2,339624
2,339624
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
add a comment |
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
5
5
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
Whilst I agree that there are other more formal replacements, I don't think that any of those suggestions convey the intensity of "workaholic." One can be a diligent, industrious, hard worker and not be a workaholic.
– Dan
2 days ago
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
I think the word workaholic generally comes with negative connotations; it certainly seems to do so in the example given in the question. I think all the suggestions in this answer are thereby disqualified.
– David K
yesterday
add a comment |
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