Meaning of the word hypochondriac in English
What does hypochondriac mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hypochondriac
US /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈkɑːn.dri.æk/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.æk/
Noun
a person who is abnormally anxious about their health
Example:
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My aunt is a bit of a hypochondriac; she thinks every sniffle is a serious illness.
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He's not really sick, he's just a hypochondriac.
Adjective
suffering from hypochondria; abnormally anxious about one's health
Example:
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He became increasingly hypochondriac after reading too many medical articles online.
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Her constant complaints about minor aches and pains made her seem very hypochondriac.