"goalodicy" meaning in English

See goalodicy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of goal + theodicy, coined by business professor Chris Kayes, PhD. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|goal|theodicy}} Blend of goal + theodicy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} goalodicy (uncountable)
  1. The obsessive pursuit of goals to the point of self-destruction. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-goalodicy-en-noun-2W2TPnFW Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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