monophobia

[ mon-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of being alone.

monophobia

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. a strong fear of being alone

Derived Forms

• ˌmonoˈphobic, adjective

Other Words From

• mon·o·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of monophobia¹

First recorded in 1880–85; mono- + -phobia