adjective
- experiencing or characterized by an intense fear of public speaking or speaking in front of an audience
Usage: formed from Greek 'glossa' (tongue) + 'phobos' (fear); often used in psychology and education contexts; less common than the synonym 'glossophobia' (noun form)
Examples
- Many glossophobic students struggle with class presentations.
- He felt glossophobic when asked to give a toast at the wedding.
- The glossophobic employee requested to submit her report in writing instead.
- Glossophobic individuals often benefit from public speaking courses.
- She overcame her glossophobic tendencies through practice and coaching.