Melophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melophobia is a noun meaning Aversion to music.
Meaning
Aversion to music.
Example Sentences
All the senses, he says, are flattered by wine. “In my youth, when I worked very hard, I used to drink a great deal of tea at breakfast, and, notwithstanding my passion for music, I detested morning concerts. Since I have analysed and experimented upon the cause of my sensations, I am satisfied that my melophobia was caused by the astringent action of the tea on my nervous system in general, and on my acoustic nerves in particular. […]
Synonyms for melophobia
Depending on context, synonyms include musicophobia.
Antonyms for melophobia
Common opposites include melomania.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melomania, melolagnia, cherophobia, sitophobia, dyspathy, hypohedonia.
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