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Definition claustrophobic in American English

claustrophobic adjective

adjective
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
1

feeling afraid because you are in a small or crowded space or in a place that seems difficult to get out of quickly

Synonyms and related words
afraid frightened scared
1.1

a claustrophobic place makes you feel afraid and uncomfortable because it is small, crowded, or difficult to get out of quickly

2

feeling unhappy because you are in a situation in which you do not have enough freedom

Example

I was starting to feel claustrophobic in my relationship with Javier.

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy gloomy
Definition claustrophobic in American English