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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

They took him to a psychologist, who said the boy had developed a social phobia.

From Washington Post

The incident triggered intense depression, social phobia and panic disorder, Kwon said.

From Reuters

I try not to judge; I have severe A.D.H.D. and I spent 20 years flooding myself with meds to get over social phobia, so I was in no position to cast stones.

From New York Times