what is the phobia of long words

The phobia of long words is called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia or sesquipedalophobia. It is an anxiety disorder that can cause distress or anxiety due to feelings of shame or fear of ridicule for mispronouncing long words. Symptoms of this phobia can include trembling, sweating, dizziness, fainting, dry mouth, headache, trouble breathing, avoiding reading because of fear, and feeling distressed over academics or work involving long words. Fear of long words can cause a lack of self-esteem, depression, and avoidance. Although this phobia is not officially recognized as a diagnosis, understanding it can help individuals overcome it and live a fulfilling life.