hypochondriacal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Suffering from hypochondria: Pertaining to or characteristic of hypochondria, which is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness, often based on a misinterpretation of minor bodily symptoms.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- His constant complaints about imagined ailments revealed a hypochondriacal nature.
- The doctor recognized the patient's fears as hypochondriacal rather than indicative of a real physical disease.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical/Medical Context: The term is often used in medical and psychological contexts to describe a pattern of behavior or a symptom cluster, rather than just a temporary worry.
- The therapist specialized in treating patients with hypochondriacal disorders.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypochondria (n): The condition itself; abnormal anxiety about one's health.
- Hypochondriac (n): A person who suffers from hypochondria.
- He was labeled a hypochondriac by his friends.
Synonyms
- Health-anxious: Having excessive anxiety about one's health.
- Illness-worried: Preoccupied with fears of having an illness.
Antonyms
- Nonchalant about health: Showing a casual lack of concern about one's health.
- Robust: Strong and healthy; not prone to illness or anxiety about it.
Adjective
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suffering from hypochondria
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