affluenza

noun

af·flu·en·za ˌa-(ˌ)flü-ˈen-zə How to pronounce affluenza (audio)

: the unhealthy and unwelcome psychological and social effects of affluence regarded especially as a widespread societal problem: such as

: feelings of guilt, lack of motivation, and social isolation experienced by wealthy people

Even so, psychologists are slowly recognizing that great riches are sometimes accompanied by a wealth of crippling emotional and psychological fears. Affluenza can be acute, striking lottery winners or newly minted doctors and M.B.A.s. It can also be a chronic and pervasive condition in families where riches extend through generations.

Anastasia Toufexis et al.

: extreme materialism and consumerism associated with the pursuit of wealth and success and resulting in a life of chronic dissatisfaction, debt, overwork, stress, and impaired relationships

Affluenza is particularly rampant in the United States, where we place a high priority on financial success and material possessions.

David Hawkins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Related stories from Fort Worth Star Telegram Tonya Couch, the 'affluenza' mom, is back in jail after failed drug test'Affluenza teen' will have strict curfew, alcohol monitoring once he's releasedForgive Ethan Couch?

Bill Hanna, star-telegram, 2 Apr. 2018 The drunken driving case gained national outrage after Couch received no prison time in the initial manslaughter case after the affluenza plea, as CNN reported.

Linley Sanders, Teen Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018 And remember Ethan Couch's infamous affluenza defense?

Evelyn Wang, Esquire, 13 Apr. 2016

Word History

Etymology

blend of affluence and influenza

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

单词	affluenza
释义	affluenza noun af·flu·en·za ˌa-(ˌ)flü-ˈen-zə : the unhealthy and unwelcome psychological and social effects of affluence regarded especially as a widespread societal problem: such as a : feelings of guilt, lack of motivation, and social isolation experienced by wealthy people Even so, psychologists are slowly recognizing that great riches are sometimes accompanied by a wealth of crippling emotional and psychological fears. Affluenza can be acute, striking lottery winners or newly minted doctors and M.B.A.s. It can also be a chronic and pervasive condition in families where riches extend through generations. Anastasia Toufexis et al. b : extreme materialism and consumerism associated with the pursuit of wealth and success and resulting in a life of chronic dissatisfaction, debt, overwork, stress, and impaired relationships Affluenza is particularly rampant in the United States, where we place a high priority on financial success and material possessions. David Hawkins Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Related stories from Fort Worth Star Telegram Tonya Couch, the 'affluenza' mom, is back in jail after failed drug test'Affluenza teen' will have strict curfew, alcohol monitoring once he's releasedForgive Ethan Couch? Bill Hanna, star-telegram, 2 Apr. 2018 The drunken driving case gained national outrage after Couch received no prison time in the initial manslaughter case after the affluenza plea, as CNN reported. Linley Sanders, Teen Vogue, 2 Apr. 2018 And remember Ethan Couch's infamous affluenza defense? Evelyn Wang, Esquire, 13 Apr. 2016 Word History Etymology blend of affluence and influenza First Known Use 1973, in the meaning defined above
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