Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypochondriac

noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.æk/

Definition

A person who is excessively worried about their health and often believes they are suffering from a serious illness despite a lack of medical evidence.

Examples

The hypochondriac constantly visits the doctor for reassurance.
Even a small headache made the hypochondriac suspect something serious.

Meaning

Hypochondriacs are people who frequently have anxiety about their health, usually thinking they have diseases or conditions that they do not really have.