Selachophobia

Pronunciation: /sɪˌlækəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of selachophobia

noun an extreme and irrational fear of sharks

Example Sentences

A1 Selachophobia is the fear of sharks.

A2 Many people with selachophobia avoid going to the beach.

B1 Selachophobia can be triggered by watching shark documentaries.

B2 Therapists can help individuals with selachophobia overcome their fear.

C1 Selachophobia may stem from a traumatic experience with sharks.

C2 Individuals with selachophobia may experience intense anxiety in situations involving sharks.

Examples of selachophobia in a Sentence

formal Selachophobia is a specific phobia that involves a persistent, excessive, and irrational fear of sharks.

informal I have selachophobia, so I always avoid going to the beach.

slang My selachophobia kicks in whenever I see a shark on TV.

figurative Her selachophobia towards failure prevents her from taking risks in her career.

Grammatical Forms of selachophobia

• past tense: had selachophobia
• plural: selachophobias
• comparative: more selachophobic
• superlative: most selachophobic
• present tense: has selachophobia
• future tense: will have selachophobia
• perfect tense: has had selachophobia
• continuous tense: is having selachophobia
• singular: selachophobia
• positive degree: selachophobia
• infinitive: to have selachophobia
• gerund: having selachophobia
• participle: selachophobic

Origin and Evolution of selachophobia

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'selachophobia' originates from the Greek word 'selachos' meaning shark and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: The term 'selachophobia' was coined in the mid-20th century to specifically describe an irrational fear of sharks. As awareness of phobias and specific fears grew, the word became more widely recognized and used in psychological contexts.