ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Telephobia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌtɛləˈfoʊbiə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Telephobia is a noun meaning A fear or dislike of talking on the telephone.

Meaning

A fear or dislike of talking on the telephone.

More Meanings

  1. A fear or dislike of television.

Example Sentences

When a friend today calls unexpectedly, our first response is usually to ask: “Is something wrong?” Telephobia is real.

Synonyms for telephobia

Depending on context, synonyms include telephonophobia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include telephonophobia, phobophobia, phobiaphobia, videophobia, phobe, haphephobia.

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