nimby

IPA: nˈɪmbi

(usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
(uncountable) Opposition to something deemed harmful or unpleasant being located in one's own neighborhood.
(countable) Synonym of nimby

Examples of "nimby" in Sentences

A combination of nimby-ism and spending cuts makes that unlikely.
What part of “kiss my ass you nimby little ponce” was not understood?
Those fearmongering and claiming nimby are foolish – or running scared.
I love it when people pull out the "nimby" as if it's some terrible thing.
But the ethos of "not-in-my-backyard," or nimby, is a major hindrance to increasing production.
The only useful government energy policy is one that removes restrictions, including those from nimby and green nuts.
Just like elsewhere, there is a vocal "nimby" (not in my back yard) feeling in some communities where people believe they will be the location for one of the eight planned power stations.
David Orr, the chief executive of the National Housing Federation, blames "our 'nimby' culture and planning system" for having "choked off new supply at levels far below what might otherwise have been provided and continue to do so.
Tories pledge to take money from 'nimby' councils election hustings event Grant Shapps defends policy of letting councils set their own housing targets Tory shadow housing minister Grant Shapps this week pledged to take ... protest at the controversial and 'ill thought ...