a hang-up

noun

Meaning

A psychological inhibition, emotional block, or persistent anxiety that prevents someone from acting freely or confidently.

Examples

She finally overcame her hang-up about being the center of attention.
He has a strange hang-up regarding people touching his personal belongings.

Synonyms: worry, inhibition, complex, neurosis

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a hang-up

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋ.ʌp/

Definition

A psychological inhibition, emotional block, or persistent anxiety that prevents someone from acting freely or confidently.

Examples

She finally overcame her hang-up about being the center of attention.
He has a strange hang-up regarding people touching his personal belongings.

Synonyms of a hang-up

Words with a similar meaning to a hang-up:

worry
inhibition
complex
neurosis

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