Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bugbear
noun
/ˈbʌɡˌbɛər/
Definition
A source of fear, anxiety, or annoyance.
Examples
- The bugbear of public speaking makes many people anxious before presentations.
- Unresolved issues can become a bugbear in a relationship.
- For some students, mathematics is a lifelong bugbear.
Meaning
The term bugbear refers to something that causes worry or frustration, often used to describe an irrational fear or an ongoing problem that is difficult to resolve.
Synonyms
- boogeyman
- scare
- fear
- nightmare
- problem
