Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goalodicy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: goalod-i-cy
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The obsessive pursuit of goals to the point of self-destruction.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If you suffer from goalodicy then you will find yourself so obsessed by the future goal that you ignore the practical realities of your situation."

Etymology

Blend of goal + theodicy, coined by business professor Chris Kayes, PhD.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does goalodicy mean?: The obsessive pursuit of goals to the point of self-destruction.
Where does goalodicy come from?: Blend of goal + theodicy, coined by business professor Chris Kayes, PhD.

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