pistanthrophobia

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek πίστις (pístis, “trust”) + anthro- +‎ -phobia

Noun[edit]

pistanthrophobia (uncountable)

  1. (informal) The fear of trusting one's partner in a romantic relationship.
    • 2019, R. Pryor, Living Shackled: Diaries of Shackles Removed:
      Pistanthrophobia was running rampant for me now. I was growing deeper and deeper in the fear of trusting people.
    • 2020, Ellen Jacobson, Smitten with Ravioli:
      He thinks you have pistanthrophobia, which is why you're avoiding him.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Not a medical term.
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