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neophobia

/ˌniː.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/

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noun

/ˌniː.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крайний или иррациональный страх перед новыми вещами, опытом или ситуациями.

A noun referring to an extreme or irrational fear of new things, experiences, or situations.

uncountable

  1. Fear of new thingsC1formal

    An intense or irrational fear of new experiences, situations, or things.

    ruНеофобия

    • His neophobia prevented him from trying any new foods.
    • The patient's neophobia made it difficult to adjust to the new environment.
    • Neophobia can be a significant barrier to personal growth.
Forms
  • neophobias plural form
  • neophobias' possessive plural form
  • neophobia's possessive singular form