Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sitophobia
noun
sī-tə-ˈfō-bē-ə
Definition
An intense fear or aversion to food.
Examples
- Her sitophobia made it difficult for her to join friends for dinner.
- Despite the delicious spread, his sitophobia prevented him from taking even a bite.
Meaning
Sitophobia refers to an irrational dread of eating or being around food, often resulting in avoidance of meals or social situations involving food.
Synonyms
- Food aversion
- Fear of eating
- Food phobia
