stage fright
"Stage fright" describes the anxiety or nervousness experienced before or during a public performance or speech.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Anxiety or nervousness experienced when performing or speaking in front of an audience.
Example
- She always gets stage fright before her piano recitals.
- Despite his stage fright, he delivered an excellent speech.
C1Psychology
(technical)A psychological condition characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that impairs performance in front of an audience.
Example
- Stage fright can be so severe that it prevents individuals from pursuing careers in public speaking or performance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stage fright":
speech frightperformance anxietystage whisperstage rightsocial anxietystage left