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affluenza
[ af-loo-en-zuh ]
noun
- the negative psychological or behavioral effects of having or pursuing wealth, as irresponsible acts and feelings of self-doubt or guilt.
- excessive materialism or desire for wealth, associated with negative effects:
workaholics afflicted with affluenza.
affluenza
/ ˌæflʊˈɛnzə /
noun
- the guilt or lack of motivation experienced by people who have made or inherited large amounts of money Also calledsudden-wealth syndrome
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Word History and Origins
Origin of affluenza1
1970–75; blend of affluence ( def ) and influenza ( def )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of affluenza1
C20: from aff ( luent ) + ( in ) fluenza
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Example Sentences
The term Affluenza caused a national gag reflex—and as a doctor I can assure you that, no, Affluenza is not a real affliction.
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Affluenza is not found in our diagnostic categories of mental illness and it is not even a construct that makes sense.
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Affluenza is touted as a disease that seems able to remove all accountability.
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