affluenza

[ af-loo-en-zuh ]

noun

1. the negative psychological or behavioral effects of having or pursuing wealth, as irresponsible acts and feelings of self-doubt or guilt.
2. excessive materialism or desire for wealth, associated with negative effects:

   workaholics afflicted with affluenza.

affluenza

/ ˌæflʊˈɛnzə /

noun

1. the guilt or lack of motivation experienced by people who have made or inherited large amounts of money Also calledsudden-wealth syndrome

Word History and Origins

Origin of affluenza¹

1970–75; blend of affluence ( def ) and influenza ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of affluenza¹

C20: from aff ( luent ) + ( in ) fluenza

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.

From The Daily Beast

Affluenza is not found in our diagnostic categories of mental illness and it is not even a construct that makes sense.

From The Daily Beast

Affluenza is touted as a disease that seems able to remove all accountability.

From The Daily Beast