glossophobia
Fear of audiences
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking.
The term combines Greek roots for tongue and fear, but the condition is about audiences, not language itself.
Someone with glossophobia may experience anxiety, trembling, or mental blanks when asked to address a group: Her glossophobia kept her from accepting the promotion.
Raised platform for speakers
- microphoneAudio input device
- lecternTilted stand for texts
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
stage · conference · presentation · seminar · townhall · classroom · boardroom · auditorium
Persistent apprehensive distress
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- fearEmotional response to threat
terror · embarrassment · shame · vulnerability · insecurity · self-consciousness · humiliation · inadequacy
Reduced response over time
- toastmastersEvent hosts and introducers
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- hypnotherapyTherapeutic use of trance
psychotherapy · practice · rehearsal · affirmations · mindfulness
Involuntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
faintness · blushing · stammering · blanking · breathlessness · dizziness · freezing · butterflies
Formal public speech
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- speechOral communication ability
- addressSpeak to formally
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
toast · testimony · pitch · monologue · debate · announcement · introduction · keynote
Act of escaping detection
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- excuse-makingExplaining away fault
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- absenteeismHabitual failure to attend
silence · withdrawal · refusal · isolation · reluctance · hesitation
Fear of public display
- stage-frightFear of public performance
- phonophobiaPathological dread of sounds
podium
Raised platform for speakers
- microphoneAudio input device
- lecternTilted stand for texts
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
audience · stage · conference · presentation · seminar · townhall · classroom · boardroom · auditorium · panel
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
fear · terror · embarrassment · shame · vulnerability · insecurity · self-consciousness · humiliation · inadequacy · helplessness
desensitization
Reduced response over time
- toastmastersEvent hosts and introducers
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
hypnotherapy · psychotherapy · practice · rehearsal · affirmations · mindfulness
trembling
Involuntary shaking motion
hyperventilation · faintness · blushing · stammering · blanking · breathlessness · dizziness · freezing · butterflies · fidgeting
oration
Formal public speech
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- speechOral communication ability
- addressSpeak to formally
lecture · toast · testimony · pitch · monologue · debate · announcement · introduction · keynote · impromptu
evasion
Act of escaping detection
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- excuse-makingExplaining away fault
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
absenteeism · silence · withdrawal · refusal · isolation · reluctance · hesitation
performance-anxiety
Fear of public display
- stage-frightFear of public performance
- phonophobiaPathological dread of sounds
glossophobiaexhibitionism
Urge to expose oneself
ham · showmanship · extroversion · boldness · bravery