C1 noun Formal

ultraphobty

/ˌʌltrəˈfoʊbti/

A state of extreme, pathological fear or an overwhelming aversion that exceeds the intensity of a standard phobia. It is typically used in clinical or specialized contexts to describe a totalizing and paralyzing sense of dread toward a specific stimulus or environment.

Ejemplos

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His ultraphobty regarding spiders made it impossible for him to even look at a photograph of one without shaking.

His extreme fear regarding spiders made it impossible for him to even look at a photograph of one without shaking.

2

The patient exhibits chronic ultraphobty, requiring intensive therapeutic intervention to manage their daily triggers.

The patient exhibits chronic extreme fear, requiring intensive therapeutic intervention to manage their daily triggers.

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I've got total ultraphobty when it comes to public speaking; I just freeze up and can't say a word.

I've got total extreme fear when it comes to public speaking; I just freeze up and can't say a word.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ultraphobty
Adverbio
ultraphobically
Adjetivo
ultraphobic
Relacionado
ultraphobe
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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'Ultra' (beyond/extreme) combined with 'Phob' (fear). It is a fear that goes beyond the normal 'ultra' limits.

Quiz rápido

The explorer’s _______ of heights meant he could never cross the narrow mountain pass.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ultraphobty

Ejemplos

1

His ultraphobty regarding spiders made it impossible for him to even look at a photograph of one without shaking.

everyday

His extreme fear regarding spiders made it impossible for him to even look at a photograph of one without shaking.

2

The patient exhibits chronic ultraphobty, requiring intensive therapeutic intervention to manage their daily triggers.

formal

The patient exhibits chronic extreme fear, requiring intensive therapeutic intervention to manage their daily triggers.

3

I've got total ultraphobty when it comes to public speaking; I just freeze up and can't say a word.

informal

I've got total extreme fear when it comes to public speaking; I just freeze up and can't say a word.

4

In the study, the researchers analyzed the neurological pathways activated during episodes of acute ultraphobty.

academic

In the study, the researchers analyzed the neurological pathways activated during episodes of acute extreme fear.

5

Market ultraphobty led investors to withdraw all capital during the sudden economic downturn, fearing a total collapse.

business

Market extreme fear led investors to withdraw all capital during the sudden economic downturn, fearing a total collapse.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ultraphobty
Adverbio
ultraphobically
Adjetivo
ultraphobic
Relacionado
ultraphobe

Colocaciones comunes

paralyzing ultraphobty extreme fear that prevents movement or action
manifest ultraphobty to clearly show extreme fear
irrational ultraphobty extreme fear that is not based on logic
overcome ultraphobty to successfully deal with or control extreme fear
chronic ultraphobty long-lasting or recurring extreme fear

Frases Comunes

the grip of ultraphobty

to be completely controlled by extreme fear

descend into ultraphobty

to start experiencing a state of extreme fear

bordering on ultraphobty

almost reaching a level of extreme fear

Se confunde a menudo con

ultraphobty vs phobia

A phobia is a general irrational fear, while ultraphobty implies a significantly higher, more debilitating intensity.

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Notas de uso

Use this term specifically to describe fears that are significantly more intense than common phobias. It is most appropriate in psychological, clinical, or highly descriptive literary contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this for mild nervousness; it should be reserved for situations involving overwhelming, incapacitating dread.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'Ultra' (beyond/extreme) combined with 'Phob' (fear). It is a fear that goes beyond the normal 'ultra' limits.

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Origen de la palabra

Constructed from Latin 'ultra' (beyond) and Greek 'phobos' (fear), with the English suffix '-ty' denoting a state or quality.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often follows the verb 'experience' or 'suffer from' usually takes the preposition 'of' or 'regarding' to indicate the source
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Contexto cultural

This term is often used in modern psychological discourse to describe heightened states of collective societal anxiety in response to global crises.

Quiz rápido

The explorer’s _______ of heights meant he could never cross the narrow mountain pass.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ultraphobty

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overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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