Karrierist
derNouncareerist (male)
English translations
- 01
careerist
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Karrierist ist eine Person, die ihren beruflichen Aufstieg über alles andere stellt und dafür oft rücksichtslos vorgeht.
- English meaning
- A careerist is a person who prioritizes their professional advancement above all else, often acting ruthlessly to achieve it.
- Synonym
- Streber, Opportunist
- German example
- Er wurde als Karrierist wahrgenommen, weil er immer versuchte, sich bei seinem Chef einzuschmeicheln.
- English example
- He was perceived as a careerist because he was always trying to ingratiate himself with his boss.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Karrierist
- Plural Form
- die Karrieristen
Related words
- Karrieristin
Career woman
Example sentences with “Karrierist”
Er ist ein typischer Karrierist. (He is a typical careerist.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Karrierist always negative?
It is often used critically to describe someone who prioritizes their career over everything else.