checkitis

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/ˌt͡ʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nouncheckitis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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.

Origin

From check + -itis.

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APA

checkitis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/checkitis

MLA

“checkitis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/checkitis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “checkitis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/checkitis.

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