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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. uncountable

Etymology

From check + -itis.

Related phrases

false startself confidencetunnel vision

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