Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of time called?

Options:

Climacophobia

Chronophobia

Cibophobia

Enochlophobia 

Correct Answer:

Chronophobia

Explanation:

The fear of time is called Chronophobia. The word "chronos" comes from the Greek word for "time". People with chronophobia may experience anxiety or panic attacks when they think about time passing, or when they are faced with deadlines or other time-sensitive events. They may also have a fear of death or aging.

The other options are:

  • Climacophobia: fear of heights
  • Cibophobia: fear of food
  • Enochlophobia refers to a fear of crowds.