ergophobia

[ ur-guh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌɜr gəˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

an abnormal fear of work; an aversion to work.

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Origin of ergophobia

ergo-1 + -phobia

Words nearby ergophobia

ergograph, ergometer, ergonomic, ergonomics, ergonovine, ergophobia, ergosterol, ergot, ergotamine, ergotin, ergotism
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