checkitis

noun

checkitis

noun

/ˌt͡ʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/

Etymology From check + -itis.

1

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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