nudophobia

/njuːdɒfəbiə/ (NU-do-foh-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A psychological condition characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of nudity, particularly in oneself or others.

“After developing nudophobia, she started wearing layers of clothing even in the summer.”

2. noun

A fear or aversion to being seen or caught naked, especially in public.

“His nudophobia made him hesitant to get undressed in the locker room.”

Synonyms

  • exhibitionism fear
  • nudiphobia
  • nudity phobia
  • undress anxiety

Antonyms

  • naturism
  • nudism