claustrophobic

[US]/ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbɪk/
[UK]/ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing or related to the fear of enclosed spaces, inducing a fear of confined spaces

Example Sentences

the claustrophobic interior of the cruiser.

a claustrophobic little room.

I felt claustrophobic in that tiny room)

The staff members are jammed into a nest of claustrophobic offices).

I feel claustrophobic in small, enclosed spaces.

She avoids taking elevators because they make her claustrophobic.

The crowded subway during rush hour can be claustrophobic.

He experienced a claustrophobic sensation when the room filled with people.

The narrow hallway made me feel claustrophobic.

The thought of being trapped in an elevator is claustrophobic.

She had to leave the crowded room because she felt claustrophobic.

The underground cave was so small and dark, it felt claustrophobic.

I can't stand being in a packed elevator, it's too claustrophobic.

The tight spaces in the maze made him claustrophobic.

Real-world Examples

Our dad is just like crazy claustrophobic.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

Deja and Tess hated it, Annie got claustrophobic.

Source: S03

And also, pupils can be claustrophobic.

Source: This Month's Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American

I don't know. I suppose all this makes me feel claustrophobic.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

Absolutely not. I’d get very claustrophobic in those small spaces.

Source: 6 Minute English

If you're claustrophobic, you do not want to be in the submarine.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2019 Collection

" I chose a room that was quite small, claustrophobic, without windows, " he said.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

Step 5 Ask them to take a step back, explaining that you’re pathologically claustrophobic.

Source: Listen to a little bit of fresh news every day.

It's airtight, so it's tough if they're claustrophobic or vomiting or whatever.

Source: Connection Magazine

The gift of this version is its visual rendering of Eva's claustrophobic thoughts.

Source: The Economist - Arts

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