nimbynesses
/ˈnɪmbiˌnɛsɪz/
noun
- The state or quality of being opposed to the placement of something unpleasant or dangerous in one's own neighborhood, while typically not objecting to it elsewhere.
- Her nimbynesses became obvious when she supported a recycling plant in the next county but fought one in her own backyard.
- The town's nimbynesses prevented the construction of a much-needed homeless shelter near the park.
- The mayor criticized the residents' nimbynesses as selfish and short-sighted.