antiwork movement

[ an-tahy-wurk moov-muhnt, an-tee- ]

noun

1. a social and cultural movement that distinguishes between labor, which generates goods, and work, which generates wealth, and that rejects work as artificially incentivized, while embracing or elevating labor as essential or intrinsically rewarding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiwork movement¹

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

Ford said despite that tension, the antiwork movement is a big tent, and some of the most rewarding moments come from new people finding out through the subreddit that they can ask for raises, say no to unreasonable requests, or simply walk away.

From Slate