social phobia

British  

noun

1. psychol a type of anxiety disorder characterized by shyness and heightened self-consciousness in particular social situations

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Example Sentences

The plaintiff’s former therapist, Victoria Burke, testified that she diagnosed Kaley with body dysmorphia and social phobia, a type of anxiety disorder, in her early teens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Intrigued by shyness, Zimbardo founded the Stanford Shyness Clinic to uncover the roots of anxiety, panic and social phobia.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024

Another, represented by a robotlike avatar and the username UncleTuskle, said that “as a person with social phobia, it’s easier for me to be here” than in a physical church.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2022

There are different kinds of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, social phobia and panic disorder.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2018

Not having to face my crippling social phobia and fear of rejection is the appealing factor here, but what if risk is the one thing that makes meeting someone special?

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2015