fearoffailure
intermediateB2/ˈfɪr əv ˈfeɪljər/ · fear-of-fail-ure
An emotional response characterized by apprehension about not succeeding in a goal or task.
Meanings
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
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.