checkitis

English

Etymology

From check +‎ -itis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌt͡ʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/

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Noun

checkitis (uncountable)

1. The state of nervousness and anxiety and loss of self-confidence that a person whose knowledge or performance is being evaluated or observed may sink into, resulting in tunnel vision, false starts and a high likelihood of serious errors.