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fearoffailure

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/ˈfɪr əv ˈfeɪljər/ · fear-of-fail-ure

An emotional response characterized by apprehension about not succeeding in a goal or task.

Meanings

nounformal

An emotional response characterized by apprehension about not succeeding in a goal or task.

ایک جذباتی جواب جو کسی ہدف یا کام میں ناکام ہونے کے بارے میں فکر مند ہونے کی خاصیت رکھتا ہے۔

ناکامی کا ڈر

nakaami ka dar

Formal: ناکامی کا زخم

Synonyms

anxiety about failurefear of not succeedingaversion to failingناکامی کا خوفناکامی کا ہراسخوف ناکامی

Antonyms

confidenceassuranceself-relianceاعتمادیقینخود اعتمادی

Common Collocations

  • overcome fear of failure
  • fear of failure in exams
  • fear of failure in career

Example Sentences

Her fear of failure prevented her from pursuing her dreams.

اس کا ناکامی کا ڈر اسے اپنے خوابوں کے پیچھے بھاگنے سے روکتا تھا۔

Us ka nakaami ka dar use apne khwabon ke peeche bhagne se rokta tha.

Many students experience fear of failure during exams.

بہت سے طلبہ امتحانات کے دوران ناکامی کا ڈر محسوس کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se talabah imtihanat ke doran nakaami ka dar mehsoos karte hain.

He learned to manage his fear of failure by setting realistic goals.

اس نے حقیقت پسندانہ ہدف مقرر کر کے اپنے ناکامی کے خوف کو سنبھالنا سیکھا۔

Us ne haqeeqat pasandana hadaf muqarrar kar ke apne nakaami ke khauf ko sambhalna seekha.

Easily Confused With

fear of success:Fear of success refers to apprehension about achieving one's goals, which is the opposite of fear of failure.

Word Family

fears
nounڈر
fearing
verbڈرنا
fearsome
adjectiveخوفناک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that failure is an important part of learning and growth.

Imagine a person standing at the edge of a diving board, hesitating to jump due to fear.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوف ناکام ہونے کا کبھی نہ کر اثر،\nکامیابیوں کی راہ ہے صرف کوشش کا سفر۔

Khauf nakaam hone ka kabhi na kar asar,\nKaamiyabioun ki rah hai sirf koshish ka safar.

Do not let the fear of failing affect you,\nThe path to success is only through efforts.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو ڈرتا ہے، وہ نہیں جیتتا۔

Jo darta hai, wo nahi jeetta.

He who fears does not win.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "fear of failure" — the apprehension or anxiety about the possibility of failing

First known use: 20th century

The phrase 'fear of failure' describes the psychological condition where an individual is afraid of not succeeding in their endeavors. It has been discussed in various psychological texts and self-help literature since the late 20th century.