Which of the following is the fear of time passing?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Chronophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ergophobia | a fear of work | Mr Sinha’s ergophobia makes him sick with worry on the first day of every new job. |
| (2) Chronophobia (answer) | a strong fear of time passing | As the board exams came closer, Sameer’s chronophobia made him panic each time he looked at the clock and saw the days slipping away. |
| (3) Triskaidekaphobia | a fear of the number thirteen | Because of her triskaidekaphobia, Mrs Arora asked for a bus seat other than number 13. |
| (4) Hypnophobia | a fear of sleep or of falling asleep | Kunal’s hypnophobia keeps him awake late into the night, afraid to fall asleep. |