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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."