Chromophobia
Fear of colours (intense discomfort or aversion to certain colours).
Chromophobia
Fear of colours (intense discomfort or aversion to certain colours).
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Examples
"Chromophobia made bright reds unbearable in her home décor choices."
"Different hues triggered anxiety for him, a classic case of chromophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Chromo- = colour — imagine colours overwhelming to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of certain colours, discomfort in colourful environments, anxiety responses to visual stimuli, nausea."
Etymology
From Greek chroma, chromatos = colour + phobos = fear.
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