noun
- a condition in which certain sounds trigger intense anger, anxiety, or disgust in a person
Usage: medical/psychological term; also called selective sound sensitivity syndrome
Examples
- She has misophonia and cannot tolerate the sound of people chewing.
- His misophonia makes it difficult for him to eat meals with others in the room.
- Common triggers for misophonia include slurping, sniffling, and keyboard clicking.
- People with misophonia often experience panic or rage when exposed to specific sounds.
- Her therapist is helping her manage the anxiety caused by her misophonia.