Claustrophobics

Pronunciation: /ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbɪk/

Claustrophobics (adjective)

  1. feeling scared or uncomfortable in small or crowded places.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Claustrophobics

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Claustrophobics

  • describing feelings in confined spaces