1. plural of nimbyness; instances or manifestations of the attitude of opposing the location of something undesirable (such as a landfill, prison, or industrial facility) in one's own neighborhood while accepting it elsewhere
Usage: informal; usually uncountable in singular form (nimbyness), but pluralized to refer to multiple instances or expressions of the attitude

Examples

• The city council faced multiple nimbynesses when proposing the new homeless shelter.
• Environmental projects often encounter nimbynesses from residents who support green energy in principle but not near their homes.
• The various nimbynesses expressed at the town meeting reflected deep divisions over development.
• Overcoming nimbynesses requires education and transparent communication with affected communities.
• The developer's proposal was delayed by the nimbynesses of neighboring property owners.