chromophobia

/krəməˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A dislike or fear of colors, especially bright or vivid ones.

“She suffers from chromophobia, which makes it difficult for her to work in a colorful office environment.”

2. psychology

A psychological aversion to colors, often associated with a fear of bright or intense colors.

“The therapist helped her to overcome her chromophobia and find ways to work comfortably in a colorful setting.”

Synonyms

  • chromaphobia
  • colorphobia

Antonyms

  • chromophilia
  • color enthusiasm