checkitis
English
Etymology
check + -itis
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌtʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/
Noun
checkitis (uncountable)
- 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.