Word of the Day: MISOPHONIA
Strong aversion to certain sounds
misophonia (noun) - a condition in which certain common sounds trigger negative reactions such as annoyance, anger, or anxiety [mees-oh-foh-nee-uh]
BREAKDOWN: MISO- (hatred) + PHON- (sound) + -IA (condition)
“Misophonia is a disorder in which certain sounds and visual images trigger emotional or physiological distress; like hearing fingernails scraping on a chalkboard—or watching morning news and entertainment shows.” ―Anthony P. Mauro, Sr
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Interesting, and nice find.
I do have to wonder, though, whether younger folk have seen a chalkboard before.