Near-synonym: hypochondriasis
Source: wiktionary
Hypochondria
/ˌhaɪpə(ʊ)ˈkɒndriə/
Synonyms for "hypochondria" (105 found)
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Closest matches (21)
abstractionabuliaaccident neurosisalienationanxietyanxiety equivalentanxiety hysteriaanxiety neurosisanxiety stateapathyassociation neurosisbattle fatigueblast neurosiscachexiacachexycatatonic stuporchronic ill healthcombat fatiguecompensation neurosiscompulsion
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compulsion neurosis
Strong matches (32)
conversion hysteriaconversion neurosisdebilitationdebilitydecrepitudedejectiondelicacydelicate healthdepressiondetachmentelationemotionalismenervationeuphoriaexhaustionexpectation neurosisfeeblenessfixation neurosisfolie du doutefragility
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Noun(5 words)
Related words (52)
ill healthill-healthindifferenceinfirmityinsensibilityinvalidisminvaliditylanguishinglanguishmentlethargymaniamelancholiamental distressmorbiditymorbidnessneurosisneuroticismobsessionobsessional neurosisoccupational neurosis
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pathological indecisivenesspathoneurosispeakednessphobiapoor healthpreoccupationpsychalgiapsychastheniapsychomotor disturbancepsychoneurosispsychoneurotic disorderpsychopathia martialisregression neurosisshell shocksicklinesssituational neurosisstuportictwitchingunhealthinessunresponsivenessunsoundnessunwholesomenessvaletudinarianismvaporwar neurosiswastingweaklinesswithdrawal
Noun(3 words)
illness anxietyillness worriersomatic preoccupation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstraction, abulia, accident neurosis, alienation, anxiety.
- Sentence evidence is available for hypochondria, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hypochondria".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hypochondria"
Keep "hypochondria" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hypochondria", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hypochondria" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
2 entrieshypochondriacillness anxiety disorder
Collocations
6 entriesdoctor visithealth anxietyhypochondriac patienthypochondriac symptomsillness anxietymedical reassurance
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Such labours as these, if they do not shorten life, are calculated to make it wretched, for hypochondria invariably follows close upon them.
Source: wiktionary
His own temperament appears to have been neither purely sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, nor melancholic [...] not melancholy, since he is entirely free from hypochondria, thinks rapidly, and has an active will.
Source: wiktionary
Nux likewise corresponds to hypochondria caused by rich and excessive living. In general, Nux is the best remedy for hypochondria arising from a morbid condition of the abdominal nerves ; after dinner, the patients generally experience a feeling of malaise and langour.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hypochondria"?
Closest matches include abstraction, abulia, accident neurosis, alienation, anxiety.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hypochondria"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.