money dysmorphia

English

Etymology

A rare term from about 2016 by analogy with body dysmorphia, rising in the 2020s as a reflex of Gen Z’s participation in the economy.

Noun

money dysmorphia (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, social media) A maladaptive self-image based on the feeling that one does not have enough money.
    Synonym: money dysphoria
    Hypernyms: disordered money behavior, money disorder
  • money dysmorphic