JOMO
noun /ˈdʒoʊ.moʊ/ — Joy of Missing Out — contentment with solitude and staying in
Definition
Joy of Missing Out: the contentment and pleasure found in opting out — staying home, being alone, declining invitations without regret. JOMO is FOMO's happier, quieter counterpart.
Beyond the definition
JOMO is the word for people who have made peace with their own company — who no longer need external validation for the choice to stay in. It's introversion with a press release.
Origin & history
Response to FOMO culture — coined as its direct opposite. Popularised in the 2010s as a counter-cultural celebration of solitude, quiet, and the decision not to be everywhere.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
She turned down the party with zero guilt. Pure JOMO.
JOMO is what happens when you stop needing permission to enjoy your own company.
In a culture that valorises busyness, JOMO is almost a rebellious act.
How to use it
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Choose “JOMO” when the meaning fits your context: Joy of Missing Out: the contentment and pleasure found in opting out — staying home, being alone, declining invitations without regret. JOMO is FOMO's happier, quieter counterpart.
Synonyms
joy of solitude, contentment with opting out, happy staying in
Antonyms
FOMO, social anxiety, overcommitment
Related words
JOMO vs introversion
JOMO is the active, joyful choice to disconnect from social pressures. Introversion is a personality trait reflecting a preference for low-stimulation environments.
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Fictional scene
Choosing Silence over Engagement
An adult sits in a minimalist room, eyes focused on a distant garden, choosing not to answer a phone.
The person finds deep satisfaction in the intentional decision to opt out. JOMO is this quiet contentment in declining invitations, finding pleasure in being alone and present rather than feeling the constant pull of the outside world.
Image credit: Wordspun · AI-generated conceptual illustration
Questions about this word
What does "JOMO" mean?
JOMO is noun meaning: Joy of Missing Out — contentment with solitude and staying in. Joy of Missing Out: the contentment and pleasure found in opting out — staying home, being alone, declining invitations without regret. JOMO is FOMO's happier, quieter counterpart.
Where does the word "JOMO" come from?
Response to FOMO culture — coined as its direct opposite. Popularised in the 2010s as a counter-cultural celebration of solitude, quiet, and the decision not to be everywhere.