Ornithophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɔːrˌnɪθəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of ornithophobia

noun an extreme fear or phobia of birds

Example Sentences

A1 I have ornithophobia, so I am afraid of birds.

A2 Her ornithophobia makes it difficult for her to go to the park.

B1 John's ornithophobia started when he was a child and a bird flew into his house.

B2 Treatment for ornithophobia may include therapy and exposure to birds in a controlled environment.

C1 Despite his ornithophobia, he decided to confront his fear by visiting a bird sanctuary.

C2 The psychologist specialized in treating ornithophobia and had great success with his patients.

Examples of ornithophobia in a Sentence

formal Her ornithophobia, or fear of birds, made it difficult for her to enjoy outdoor activities.

informal I heard Sarah has ornithophobia, so we have to be careful not to plan any bird-watching trips with her.

slang Dude, I can't even look at a pigeon without freaking out - I definitely have ornithophobia.

figurative His ornithophobia towards criticism was evident in how he avoided any feedback on his work.

Grammatical Forms of ornithophobia

past tense

ornithophobias

plural

ornithophobias

comparative

more ornithophobic

superlative

most ornithophobic

present tense

ornithophobias

future tense

will ornithophobia

perfect tense

have ornithophobia

continuous tense

is ornithophobia

singular

ornithophobia

positive degree

ornithophobia

infinitive

to ornithophobia

gerund

ornithophobing

participle

ornithophobed

Origin and Evolution of ornithophobia

First Known Use: 1870 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'ornithophobia' is derived from the Greek words 'ornitho' meaning bird and 'phobia' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'ornithophobia' has been used consistently to describe the fear of birds since its first known use in 1870. The usage of the word has remained relatively stable over time, reflecting a continued understanding of the fear of birds as a specific phobia.