the fear of not being good enough. feeling like a waste of space. knowing no matter what you do, you'll never be enough. it's impossible to get rid of and it's always there. you can't push it away..
by woahhuymandude January 13, 2019

the fear of imperfection, of not being good enough.
i wish i was good enough for him, i have atelophobia
by brokenheartsandpromises December 03, 2010

I can't wait until Atelophobia is published!
by SpaceDolphin April 10, 2005

An anxiety dissorder. Atelophobia is the fear of not being good enough; a dissapointment; imperfect.
Me:I got a B. She got an A. Im so sorry. I know i disappoint you severely.
Her: Youre letting your atelophobia take over.
Her: Youre letting your atelophobia take over.
by Mexican Bitch ass Chick October 23, 2015

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Noun
Definition: The fear of imperfection or of being not good enough. It can also mean the fear of being alone.
Synonyms: Isopophobia, Autophobia
Noun
Definition: The fear of imperfection or of being not good enough. It can also mean the fear of being alone.
Synonyms: Isopophobia, Autophobia
by depressed.daydream October 21, 2019

The fear of not being good enough.
Person 1: "I have to do good on this test."
Person 2: " Why, it hardly effects our grade?"
Person 1: "I have atelophobia"
Person 2: " Why, it hardly effects our grade?"
Person 1: "I have atelophobia"
by 1l1umi July 13, 2021

fear of imperfection
Max: *finishes something very good but not as he perfect, still some small flaws*
Max: *depression*
Bella: he has an atelophobia
Max: *depression*
Bella: he has an atelophobia
by TheEBooker June 12, 2023
