Cacophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of ugliness or ugly things (excessive aversion to perceived unattractiveness).
Cacophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of ugliness or ugly things (excessive aversion to perceived unattractiveness).
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Examples
"Cacophobia caused him to avoid crowds where he feared seeing 'ugly' features."
"The patient’s cacophobia led to social isolation and distress about appearances."
Mnemonic Trick
Caco- = bad/ugly — visualize ugliness as threatening to recall.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of social settings, preoccupation with others' appearances, anxiety, shame, social withdrawal."
Etymology
From Greek kakos = bad, ugly + phobos = fear.
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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