Meanings
- neologismuncountableThe fact of remaining present in a job due to job security despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
At the core of both quiet quitting and resenteeism are common themes: burnout, feeling undervalued, and feeling unfulfilled.
2024 April 23, Eric Johnson, “Employers, you have a problem: Gen Z worker ‘quiet quitting’ has evolved into ‘resenteeism’”, in CNBC, archived from the original on 05 May 20242 more examples
Unlike presenteeism (going in to work but not being productive, for instance if you’re ill), those suffering from resenteeism experience a lot more frustration surrounding their current situation, something that can be catching among fellow staff.
2023 January 13, Bianca London, “Are you suffering from Resenteeism? The new workplace trend that’s the successor to quiet quitting”, in Glamour UK, archived from the original on 05 May 2024Sirsha Haldar, general manager of ADP UK, a leading Payroll and HR provider, suggests that the Great Resignation may have played a part in the rise of resenteeism.
2023 January 31, Ella Glover, “Can’t bring yourself to leave the job you hate? It’s called ‘resenteeism’”, in Metro, archived from the original on 05 May 2024
Origin
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resenteeism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/resenteeism
“resenteeism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/resenteeism. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “resenteeism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/resenteeism.
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