'career-focused' originates from the combination of 'career' and 'focused', where 'career' refers to one's professional journey and 'focused' means having a clear aim or goal.

'career' comes from the Latin word 'carrus', meaning 'wheeled vehicle', and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.

Initially, 'career' referred to a path or course, and 'focused' meant concentrated on a central point. Together, they evolved to mean dedication to professional growth.