A greek word is the basis of a condition related to anxiety about public speaking. Philological other English word uses the same root Greek word.
People are so afraid of public speaking that they make up words. The word glossophobia comes from the Greek γλῶσσαglōssa (meaning tongue) and her φόβοςphobos (fear or fear). Some people have this particular phobia. Others may also have a more widespread social phobia or social anxiety disorder.
Phobias and anxiety can result from a combination of genetic predisposition and other environmental, biological, and psychological factors. People who fear public speaking may have a genuine fear of embarrassment or rejection. A verbal phobia can be related to past experiences, says Dr. Straw.
