Mycophobia

Pronunciation: /maɪ.koʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of mycophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of fungi or mushrooms

Example Sentences

A1 I have mycophobia, so I am afraid of mushrooms.

A2 Her mycophobia makes it difficult for her to eat dishes with mushrooms in them.

B1 Mycophobia can be a real challenge for people who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.

B2 Despite her mycophobia, she decided to join a mushroom foraging class to overcome her fear.

C1 His mycophobia is so severe that he has trouble even being in the same room as mushrooms.

C2 Living with mycophobia has led her to seek therapy to help manage her fear of mushrooms.

Examples of mycophobia in a Sentence

formal Mycophobia is a serious condition characterized by an irrational fear of fungi.

informal I have mycophobia, so I always avoid mushrooms at all costs.

slang My friend is totally mycophobic - she freaks out at the sight of mold.

figurative His mycophobia is like a dark cloud hanging over his enjoyment of outdoor activities.

Grammatical Forms of mycophobia

• past tense: mycophobed
• plural: mycophobias
• comparative: more mycophobic
• superlative: most mycophobic
• present tense: mycophobes
• future tense: will mycophobia
• perfect tense: have mycophobiaed
• continuous tense: is mycophobiaing
• singular: mycophobia
• positive degree: mycophobia
• infinitive: to mycophobia
• gerund: mycophobiaing
• participle: mycophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of mycophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mycophobia' originates from the Greek words 'mykes' meaning fungus and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: The term 'mycophobia' has been used to describe an irrational fear of fungi or mushrooms since its first known use in the 20th century. Over time, as awareness and understanding of different phobias have increased, the word has become more commonly recognized in the field of psychology and mycology.