chaetophobia

/tʃiːtəˈfoʊbiə/ (CHEE-toh-FOH-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

An abnormal or irrational fear of hair.

“Her chaetophobia made it difficult for her to cut her hair.”

2. noun (rare)

An excessive or unreasonable aversion to hair.

“The patient’s unusual phobia of hair was diagnosed as chaetophobia.”

Synonyms

  • pogonophobia
  • trichophobia

Antonyms

  • hair appreciation
  • hirsutophilia