Kakorrhaphiophobia

Pronunciation: /ˌkæ.kəˌræf.i.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of kakorrhaphiophobia

noun an extreme fear of failure

Example Sentences

A1 I have kakorrhaphiophobia, which is the fear of failure.

A2 Her kakorrhaphiophobia prevents her from trying new things.

B1 Kakorrhaphiophobia can be a major obstacle to personal growth.

B2 Overcoming kakorrhaphiophobia requires facing one's fears head-on.

C1 Therapy can help individuals with kakorrhaphiophobia develop coping mechanisms.

C2 People with kakorrhaphiophobia may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy to address their fear of failure.

Examples of kakorrhaphiophobia in a Sentence

formal Kakorrhaphiophobia is a term used to describe the fear of failure.

informal I heard that Sarah has kakorrhaphiophobia and is always worried about not succeeding.

slang Some people just can't handle the pressure and end up developing kakorrhaphiophobia.

figurative For some, kakorrhaphiophobia can feel like a dark cloud looming over their every move.

Grammatical Forms of kakorrhaphiophobia

• past tense: kakorrhaphiophobias
• plural: kakorrhaphiophobias
• comparative: more kakorrhaphiophobic
• superlative: most kakorrhaphiophobic
• present tense: kakorrhaphiophobias
• future tense: will kakorrhaphiophobia
• perfect tense: have kakorrhaphiophobia
• continuous tense: is kakorrhaphiophobia
• singular: kakorrhaphiophobia
• positive degree: kakorrhaphiophobia
• infinitive: to kakorrhaphiophobia
• gerund: kakorrhaphiophobing
• participle: kakorrhaphiophobed

Origin and Evolution of kakorrhaphiophobia

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'kakorrhaphiophobia' is derived from Greek roots: kakos meaning 'bad', rhaphe meaning 'seam', and phobos meaning 'fear'.

Evolution of the word: The term was coined in the 1960s to describe an irrational fear of failure or defeat, and has since become more recognized in psychology and self-help literature.