fear of missing out

Noun

Meaning

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fear of missing out (uncountable)

A form of social anxiety characterized by compulsive concern that one might be missing opportunities for social interaction, novel experiences, profitable investments, or other favorable things.

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Synonyms

FOMO

Examples

The fear of missing out means today's media, more than ever before, hunts in a pack. In these modes it is like a feral beast, just tearing people and reputations to bits. But no-one dares miss out. Tony Blair

Close letter words and terms

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