Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

resenteeism

/ˌɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: re-sen-teeism
IPA: /ˌɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fact of remaining present in a job due to job security despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Unlike presenteeism (going in to work but not being productive, for instance if you’re ill), those suffering from resenteeism experience a lot more frustration surrounding their current situation, something that can be catching among fellow staff."
"Sirsha Haldar, general manager of ADP UK, a leading Payroll and HR provider, suggests that the Great Resignation may have played a part in the rise of resenteeism."
"At the core of both quiet quitting and resenteeism are common themes: burnout, feeling undervalued, and feeling unfulfilled."

Etymology

Blend of resentment + presenteeism.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/
British English: /ɹɛ.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

the Great Resignation quiet quitting

Frequently Paired Words

the Great Resignation quiet quitting presenteeism

Questions

How do you pronounce resenteeism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/.
What does resenteeism mean?: The fact of remaining present in a job due to job security despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
Where does resenteeism come from?: Blend of resentment + presenteeism.

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