Phobia

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of phobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a phobia of spiders.

A2 Her phobia of flying makes it difficult for her to travel.

B1 His phobia of public speaking has held him back in his career.

B2 Therapy helped her overcome her phobia of heights.

C1 His phobia of germs is so severe that he washes his hands constantly.

C2 She sought treatment for her phobia of enclosed spaces and is now able to ride elevators without anxiety.

Examples of phobia in a Sentence

formal A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of something.

informal She has a phobia of spiders and screams whenever she sees one.

slang I have a phobia of public speaking, it makes me really nervous.

figurative His phobia of commitment prevents him from getting into serious relationships.

Grammatical Forms of phobia

• plural: phobias
• comparative: more phobic
• superlative: most phobic
• present tense: phobias
• future tense: will phobia
• perfect tense: have phobia
• continuous tense: is phobia
• singular: phobia
• positive degree: phobia
• infinitive: to phobia
• gerund: phobying
• participle: phobied

Origin and Evolution of phobia

First Known Use: 1786 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'phobia' originated from the Greek word 'phobos', meaning fear or horror.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe an irrational fear or aversion towards a specific object or situation, the term 'phobia' has evolved to encompass a wide range of fears and anxieties in modern psychology and everyday language.