photophobia

/ˌfoʊtəˈfoʊbiə/ /ˌfoʊtoʊˈfoʊbiə/

Meanings

noun

Excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to bright light; abnormal fear of light.

Examples :

"After the concussion, she experienced severe photophobia, and even the dimmest light caused her pain. "

noun

An aversion to or fear of being photographed, the dissemination of personal photographs, or viewing photographs.

Examples :

"Maria's photophobia makes her uncomfortable whenever someone tries to take her picture, even at family gatherings. "

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Related Words

abnormal noun

/əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/

A person or object that is not normal.

"The abnormal in the class's attendance record was due to the school holiday. "

sensitivity noun

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

"My sister has a high sensitivity to loud noises, which makes it hard for her to enjoy crowded concerts. "

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

photographed verb

/ˈfoʊtəˌɡræft/ /ˈfoʊtəˌɡrɑːft/

To take a photograph of.

"The photographer photographed the children playing in the park. "

dissemination noun

/dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/

The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.

"The dissemination of information about the new school policy was done through email and posters. "

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

photographs noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːfs/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæfs/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"My grandmother keeps old photographs in a shoebox. "

aversion noun

/əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

"Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip."

gatherings noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ /ˈɡæðrɪŋz/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

concussion noun

/kənˈkʌʃn/

A violent collision or shock.

"The forceful impact of the car crash caused a concussion. "

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "