Claustrophobic
Pronunciation: /ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Claustrophobic (adjective)
- feeling scared or uncomfortable in small or crowded places.
- describing a place that feels too small or tight.
Examples
- She felt claustrophobic in the crowded elevator.
- Many people become claustrophobic in tunnels.
Common collocations: feel claustrophobic, become claustrophobic, claustrophobic room, claustrophobic atmosphere