Plutophobia

Plutophobia is defined as an unreasonable dread of riches. Someone suffering from this phobia may be scared of those who are affluent and powerful. They may also be terrified of becoming affluent themselves. Though most individuals would certainly not mind being wealthy, some people are actually terrified of it. As a result, someone suffering from plutophobia may purposefully damage their professional prospects by putting in subpar efforts every day to guarantee they never become affluent.

Their dread of being affluent may stem from anticipating a slew of prospective duties, demands, and concerns that would only be exacerbated by a significant rise in money. They may be afraid that if they become affluent, they will be taken advantage of by others, or that family members would put financial pressure on them by giving them significant quantities of money out of guilt.

Their plutophobia may also be a result of their own paranoia or negative perspective of other people's motives, since they may be afraid of being robbed, followed, or chased by someone who envies their money. Though thieves exist, limiting your own potential to "protect yourself" from being robbed one day or being pushed to pay a buddy thousands of dollars is not sensible and may be an indication of plutophobia. Fear of affluent people is another significant barrier that folks suffering from plutophobia confront. Very wealthy people have a reputation for being "crooked", "greedy", or "untrustworthy". Such unpleasant descriptors may contribute to plutophobia. Some people's dread of affluent individuals might be the result of an evolutionary subconscious perception. This makes sense when we consider how strong individuals (e.g., monarchs, tyrants, etc.) have exploited their riches and resources to oppress their people throughout history.