Ablutophobia
PhobiasMEDIUM
Fear of bathing, washing, or cleaning
Ablutophobia
PhobiasMEDIUM
Fear of bathing, washing, or cleaning
Learning Progress
Examples
"The therapist explained that her ablutophobia stemmed from a traumatic childhood experience with water."
"Many people with ablutophobia avoid social situations due to fear of being judged for poor hygiene."
Mnemonic Trick
A-blu-to-phobia → 'A-blue-too!' someone turning blue because they never take a bath.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
Intense anxiety or panic at the thought of bathing or avoidance of situations involving washing/cleaning.
Etymology
From Latin abluere = to wash off, cleanse (ab = away + luere = to wash).
Source: PhobiasAdded: 9/15/2025
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