Atychiphobia
Fear of failure (intense dread of failing or making mistakes).
Atychiphobia
Fear of failure (intense dread of failing or making mistakes).
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Examples
"Her atychiphobia prevented her from applying for promotions despite excellent performance."
"Atychiphobia can cripple decision-making due to fear of negative outcomes."
Mnemonic Trick
Atychi- sounds like 'a-typo' → fear of getting things wrong (mnemonic).
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of challenges, procrastination, perfectionism, intense anxiety when performance is evaluated, low self-esteem."
Etymology
From Greek atychia = misfortune, failure + phobos = fear.
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