Claustrophobic
(adjective)
- Having a fear of closed or enclosed spaces.
- Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in enclosed or cramped spaces.
Origin:
From the latin claustrum ("a closed place") and the greek φόβος (phóbos, "fear"). the term claustrophobic was first used in the 20th century to describe a fear of closed or enclosed spaces.
Examples:
- He was feeling claustrophobic in the elevator.
- She was claustrophobic and couldn't stand being in the small room.
- The tunnel made him claustrophobic.
- The claustrophobic feeling was overwhelming.
- He was claustrophobic, so he avoided crowded places.