jomo
/ˈdʒoʊmoʊ/
CommonJoy of missing out. The happy, intentional feeling of skipping social events to be alone.
Usually has a warm, cozy tone. Often used when someone is treating alone time as a reward rather than a consolation prize.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | cancelled plans, made soup, watching a movie. pure jomo tonight | Opting out was the right call and everything about it feels good. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | i used to have fomo every weekend. now it's jomo and i'm thriving | Personal growth from anxiety about missing out to comfort with solitude. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | they're at the club, i'm in bed with snacks. jomo is real | Consciously choosing comfort over socializing and being happy about it. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- You happily skipped plans and are enjoying being alone.
- You turned down an invitation and feel good about it.
- Someone is reclaiming rest as an active choice, not a fallback.
Do not use it when
- You actually wanted to go but couldn't make it.Use “fomo” instead.
- You are describing sadness about being excluded.
Jomo vs fomo
jomo
Jomo is relief and contentment from opting out.
VS
fomo
Fomo is the anxious feeling of missing out on what others are doing.
Origin and context
Acronym for Joy Of Missing Out. Created as a direct counter to fomo, gaining traction in wellness and introvert communities around the early 2010s.
- First seen
- early-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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