erythrophobia

[ ih-rith-ruh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of the color red.
2. an extreme fear of uncontrollable blushing.

Other Words From

• e·ryth·ro·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythrophobia¹

First recorded in 1890–95; erythro-, -phobia

Example Sentences

It’s also best for treating erythrophobia, which is the fear of blushing, and treating social anxiety disorders.

From New York Times

Pitres and Regis described some ten years ago what they called the obsession of blushing, or erythrophobia, the fear of turning red.

From Project Gutenberg

Erythrophobia, that is to say the habit of inopportune and constant blushing, is another of the commonest forms of excessive timidity.

From Project Gutenberg