Damoclean Abundance
/ˌdæməˈkliːən əˈbʌndəns/
1.
Damoclean Abundance:
(noun)
A state of plentiful resources or wealth overshadowed by persistent anxiety or fear of impending loss or instability, making true enjoyment difficult or impossible.
2.
Damoclean Abundance:
(noun)
An apparent state of prosperity accompanied by underlying, often unseen, existential threats that diminish its perceived value or comfort.
Examples
- "Despite their company's remarkable success, they lived in a state of Damoclean abundance, always mindful that their fortunes could turn overnight."
- "Her rapid ascent in the corporate world was impressive, yet she recognized it as Damoclean abundance, perpetually threatened by office politics."