Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cabin-fever

noun

/ˈkæb.ɪn ˈfiː.vər/

Definition

A feeling of restlessness or agitation caused by being in a confined space for an extended period of time.

Examples

After several weeks of lockdown, she started to feel cabin fever and needed to go outside.
He complained of cabin fever while working from home during the winter months.
The kids were driving each other crazy; I guess it was cabin fever setting in.

Meaning

Cabin fever typically occurs when one is isolated or limited in movement, often during long periods indoors, leading to emotional distress or anxiety.