by lickle sazzle November 3, 2011
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Fear of trade shows, conventions, or conferences.
Fear of trade shows, conventions, or conferences.
Paralyzed by expophobia, Julie couldn't muster the strength to hail a cab to Moscone West for yet another convention.
by Introverted Trade Show Veteran April 22, 2009
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The fear of not edging nearly as long as you could’ve, meaning when you bust it won’t be nearly as powerful or potent.
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A social or psychological reluctance to acknowledge or discuss an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—commonly referred to as “the elephant in the room.”
(Figurative) The fear of confronting truths that are large, unavoidable, or widely ignored.
A social or psychological reluctance to acknowledge or discuss an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—commonly referred to as “the elephant in the room.”
(Figurative) The fear of confronting truths that are large, unavoidable, or widely ignored.
Elephobia
is the fear or reluctance to talk about an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—the proverbial “elephant in the room.” Someone experiencing elephobia avoids addressing topics that everyone knows are important but nobody wants to discuss.
Usage in a sentence:
The team’s elephobia was obvious when no one mentioned the failing project during the meeting.
Elephobia often prevents honest conversations about difficult subjects, both in workplaces and personal relationships.
is the fear or reluctance to talk about an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—the proverbial “elephant in the room.” Someone experiencing elephobia avoids addressing topics that everyone knows are important but nobody wants to discuss.
Usage in a sentence:
The team’s elephobia was obvious when no one mentioned the failing project during the meeting.
Elephobia often prevents honest conversations about difficult subjects, both in workplaces and personal relationships.
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