Fomo

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊmoʊ/

Definitions of FOMO

noun FOMO stands for 'fear of missing out', which is a feeling of anxiety or insecurity that you might be missing out on something exciting or interesting happening elsewhere.

Example Sentences

A1 I have FOMO because all my friends are going to the party.

A2 She experiences FOMO whenever she sees her classmates hanging out without her.

B1 His FOMO is so strong that he feels anxious if he misses out on any social events.

B2 FOMO can lead to impulsive decision-making in order to avoid missing out on opportunities.

C1 Despite being successful, she still struggles with FOMO and constantly seeks validation from others.

C2 His FOMO has caused him to prioritize social activities over his own well-being, leading to burnout.

Examples of FOMO in a Sentence

formal The fear of missing out, or FOMO, is a common phenomenon among young adults in today's digital age.

informal I hate feeling FOMO when all my friends are hanging out without me.

slang I always get major FOMO when I see everyone's vacation photos on social media.

figurative Her FOMO for adventure led her to book a spontaneous trip to a foreign country.

Grammatical Forms of FOMO

• past tense: FOMOed
• plural: FOMOs
• comparative: more FOMO
• superlative: most FOMO
• present tense: FOMO
• future tense: will FOMO
• perfect tense: have FOMOed
• continuous tense: is FOMOing
• singular: FOMO
• positive degree: FOMO
• infinitive: to FOMO
• gerund: FOMOing
• participle: FOMOed

Origin and Evolution of FOMO

First Known Use: 2004 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'FOMO' is believed to have originated in the early 21st century as internet slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fear of missing out on social events and experiences, 'FOMO' has evolved to encompass a broader range of anxieties related to feeling left out or not being up to date with current trends.