first-world problems
Affluent society grievances
Trivial frustrations or inconveniences experienced by people in wealthy, developed nations—complaints that presuppose comfort and privilege.
The phrase is self-deprecating or gently mocking: My phone died and I had to wait in line with nothing to do—first-world problems.
It acknowledges that such annoyances pale beside genuine hardship.
- pet peevePersonal source of irritation
- complaintsExpressions of discontent
- annoyancesSources of mild irritation
- slow wifiSluggish internet connection
- bad hair dayUnmanageable coiffure situation
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first-world problemsfamine
Severe food shortage
extreme poverty · homelessness · food insecurity · refugee crises · poverty
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