hedonophobia
Meanings
noun
- An irrational fear of pleasure or joy, especially engaging in pleasurable or joyful activities while others are experiencing depression, illness, pain, economic hardship, or other grief.
Word forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + -phobia.
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