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quiet quitting

American

[kwahy-it kwit-ing] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt ˈkwɪt ɪŋ /

noun

the act of deliberately doing the bare minimum at one's job, often in response to frustration with working conditions, expectations, or pay.

Poor investment in worker satisfaction can lead to disengagement and quiet quitting.

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quiet quitter

noun

Etymology

Origin of quiet quitting

First recorded in 2022

Example Sentences

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Think of it as quiet quitting rather than a Sell America frenzy.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

That’s funny considering he was quiet quitting for most of his six seasons at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Dr Neill described an "era of quiet quitting" among doctors who feel "powerless" and "restricted" in their ability to do the job.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

I am not yet eligible to retire, unlikely at my age to find another job that pays nearly as well and not cut out for quiet quitting.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2023

That part feels the same while jibing with our time of quiet quitting, the gig economy's takeover and late-stage pandemic trepidation.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2023

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