Kakorrhaphiophobia

/kəˌkɒrəˌfaɪəˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal or irrational fear of failure or defeat.

Etymology

From Greek 'kakos' (bad) + 'rhaphia' (sewing/stitching, metaphorically a plot) + 'phobos' (fear). Literally: fear of a bad stitching-together of plans.

Kelly Says

Fear of failure is SO common it has a 20-letter Greek name! And the root means 'bad stitching' — like your plans coming apart at the seams! Every great inventor failed first. Edison failed 10,000 times! 🧵💪

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