hedonophobia

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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.

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Meanings

nounhedonophobia (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
cherophobia

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + -phobia.

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Cite this entry
APA

hedonophobia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hedonophobia

MLA

“hedonophobia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hedonophobia. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hedonophobia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hedonophobia.

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