hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the fear of long words.
Fear of long words
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
7/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering long words
Reading complex text
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to long words
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Negative experiences with long words
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The term was humorously coined due to its irony in being a long word that describes the fear of long words.
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