checkitis

English

Etymology

check +‎ -itis

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌt͡ʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/

Noun

checkitis (uncountable)

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.