Hypochondriac
noun
A person who is excessively worried about their health and believes they are sick when they are not.
He's a hypochondriac, every time he sneezes, he thinks he has a deadly disease.
Often appears as...
- certified hypochondriac
- self-diagnosing hypochondriac
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Disapproving
adjective
Relating to or experiencing severe anxiety about one's health.
She became hypochondriac after reading about various diseases on the internet.
Often appears as...
- hypochondriac symptoms
- hypochondriac fears
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Disapproving
noun
In ancient physicians' thought, one of the areas on either side of the upper part of the abdomen, beneath the ribs, sometimes believed to be the site of melancholy.
The hypochondriac region was believed to be the source of melancholy by ancient physicians.
Often appears as...
- hypochondriac region
- hypochondriac organ
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Formal
Academic
noun
A person who is excessively worried about their health and believes they are sick when they are not.
He's a hypochondriac, every time he sneezes, he thinks he has a deadly disease.
Often appears as...
- certified hypochondriac
- self-diagnosing hypochondriac
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to or experiencing severe anxiety about one's health.
She became hypochondriac after reading about various diseases on the internet.
Often appears as...
- hypochondriac symptoms
- hypochondriac fears
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In ancient physicians' thought, one of the areas on either side of the upper part of the abdomen, beneath the ribs, sometimes believed to be the site of melancholy.
The hypochondriac region was believed to be the source of melancholy by ancient physicians.
Often appears as...
- hypochondriac region
- hypochondriac organ
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Worry
Focus on the 'excessive' aspect, which highlights irrational or unnecessary concern for health.
Even a minor headache makes him run to the doctor; such a hypochondriac.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Illness
Understand that a hypochondriac believes they are sick, even when medically healthy.
I told her it's just a cold, but she's convinced it's more serious — typical hypochondriac behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Not an Insult
Be careful using 'hypochondriac'; it can offend if someone actually feels ill.
Calling him a hypochondriac wasn't nice; he was genuinely feeling unwell.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Worry
Focus on the 'excessive' aspect, which highlights irrational or unnecessary concern for health.
Even a minor headache makes him run to the doctor; such a hypochondriac.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Illness
Understand that a hypochondriac believes they are sick, even when medically healthy.
I told her it's just a cold, but she's convinced it's more serious — typical hypochondriac behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Not an Insult
Be careful using 'hypochondriac'; it can offend if someone actually feels ill.
Calling him a hypochondriac wasn't nice; he was genuinely feeling unwell.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Worry
Focus on the 'excessive' aspect, which highlights irrational or unnecessary concern for health.
Even a minor headache makes him run to the doctor; such a hypochondriac.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Illness
Understand that a hypochondriac believes they are sick, even when medically healthy.
I told her it's just a cold, but she's convinced it's more serious — typical hypochondriac behavior.
Pro Tip 3/3Not an Insult
Be careful using 'hypochondriac'; it can offend if someone actually feels ill.
Calling him a hypochondriac wasn't nice; he was genuinely feeling unwell.
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What your breath could...
but to predict and ultimately prevent them. And this should be enough motivation to embrace the opportunities and challenges that breath analysis can provide, even for people that are not part-time hypochondriacs like me.
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What your breath could...
but to predict and ultimately prevent them. And this should be enough motivation to embrace the opportunities and challenges that breath analysis can provide, even for people that are not part-time hypochondriacs like me.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
My most annoying habit is complaining about my aches and pains. It's the new ones that I haven't identified yet that make me nervous. According to my wife, I complain way too much. I may be a borderline hypochondriac, or you could say I am fascinated by the body - at least by mine.
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Petra Stunt
British Designer
Before getting meningitis, I was such a hypochondriac, worrying about the slightest ache. Ironically, I overlooked meningitis because the symptoms seemed like flu. I guess you don't realise how healthy you are until it is taken away from you.
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Ellie Goulding
English Musician
Ever since I've been young I've been fascinated by the human body. I've written songs about it, but you can become quite morbid if you think about it too much - paranoid and a hypochondriac.
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Mika
British Musician
I'm always calling my doctor because I'm constantly injuring myself while on the road, like tearing a ligament, blasting my ears or losing my voice. Plus, I'm a total hypochondriac.
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Javier Bardem
Spanish Actor
Sometimes I say to myself, what are you doing in this absurd job? Why don't you go to Africa and help people? But I cannot help people, because I am a hypochondriac.
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Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
I'm very much a hypochondriac, worried about dying, and not having enough time to work with the people I want to work with and being fulfilled as an actor.
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Caskie Stinnett
American Writer
The trouble with being a hypochondriac these days is that antibiotics have cured all the good diseases.
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Alber Elbaz
Israeli Designer
I was a fat child; I was asthmatic. No wonder I'm a hypochondriac.
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Britt Ekland
Swedish Actress
I am as far from a hypochondriac as you could ever be.
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Mary Roach
American Author
The Internet is a boon for hypochondriacs like me.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
My most annoying habit is complaining about my aches and pains. It's the new ones that I haven't identified yet that make me nervous. According to my wife, I complain way too much. I may be a borderline hypochondriac, or you could say I am fascinated by the body - at least by mine.
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Petra Stunt
British Designer
Before getting meningitis, I was such a hypochondriac, worrying about the slightest ache. Ironically, I overlooked meningitis because the symptoms seemed like flu. I guess you don't realise how healthy you are until it is taken away from you.
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Ellie Goulding
English Musician
Ever since I've been young I've been fascinated by the human body. I've written songs about it, but you can become quite morbid if you think about it too much - paranoid and a hypochondriac.
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Mika
British Musician
I'm always calling my doctor because I'm constantly injuring myself while on the road, like tearing a ligament, blasting my ears or losing my voice. Plus, I'm a total hypochondriac.
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Javier Bardem
Spanish Actor
Sometimes I say to myself, what are you doing in this absurd job? Why don't you go to Africa and help people? But I cannot help people, because I am a hypochondriac.
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Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
I'm very much a hypochondriac, worried about dying, and not having enough time to work with the people I want to work with and being fulfilled as an actor.
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Caskie Stinnett
American Writer
The trouble with being a hypochondriac these days is that antibiotics have cured all the good diseases.
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Alber Elbaz
Israeli Designer
I was a fat child; I was asthmatic. No wonder I'm a hypochondriac.
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Britt Ekland
Swedish Actress
I am as far from a hypochondriac as you could ever be.
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Mary Roach
American Author
The Internet is a boon for hypochondriacs like me.
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