claustrophobia
noun
claus·tro·pho·bia
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
1
: abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
2
: a feeling of discomfort or discontent caused by being in a limiting or restrictive situation or environment
While recovering in the hospital, she recognizes the claustrophobia of her working-class life, shared with a suffocatingly affectionate mother and a dud of a dad.—
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She doesn't go in elevators because of her claustrophobia.
the claustrophobia of small-town life
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
No matter how nice Poppa’s house might be, the structure is helpful for preventing claustrophobia from setting in.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Some users experience problems like motion sickness or claustrophobia, which is common with immersive technology.
—Edin Deljkic, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Nobody buys the idea because their judgments are impaired by the claustrophobia of being in a room crowded with four overinflated egos.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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“Claustrophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claustrophobia. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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claustrophobia
noun
claus·tro·pho·bia
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: abnormal fear of being in closed or narrow spaces
claustrophobic
adjective
-ˈfō-bik
Medical Definition
claustrophobia
noun
claus·tro·pho·bia
ˌklȯ-strə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
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