Dust is the focus of the fear; some dictionary definitions also include dirt.

Possible triggers

Noticing dust on furniture, opening a dusty box or anticipating cleaning a neglected space.

Name origin

From Greek amathos (dust) and phobos (fear).

Houses and the experience of being inside a building are the focus of this fear.

Possible triggers

Entering a house, crossing into an unfamiliar building or anticipating spending time indoors.

Name origin

From Greek doma (house), with the stem domat-, and phobos (fear).

Also known as

Oikophobia

This term names a fear centred on justice.

Possible triggers

Receiving a legal notice, entering a courtroom or anticipating a formal judgement.

Name origin

From Greek dike (justice) and -phobia (fear).

A fear of making decisions can affect everyday choices, work, relationships and situations with several possible options. It may lead to postponing decisions, repeatedly checking pros and cons, asking others to choose or seeking reassurance that you have made the right choice.

Possible triggers

Choosing between job offers, selecting from several options or being asked to make a decision on the spot.

Name origin

From Latin decidere (to decide) and -phobia.

The position of something on the right is the focus. The term has also been used for fear of right-handedness.

Possible triggers

Noticing objects arranged to your right or being asked to sit with something on that side.

Name origin

Combines Latin dexter (right or on the right-hand side) with Greek-derived -phobia (fear).

A fear of school can affect everyday situations involving school attendance, classroom, school anxiety and lessons. It may lead to putting things off, over-preparing, repeatedly checking, seeking reassurance, or turning down opportunities that feel too exposing.

Possible triggers

Getting ready for school, approaching the school gates or anticipating a classroom day.

Name origin

From Greek didaskaleion (school) and -phobia.

Also known as

Scolionophobia

Seeing or thinking about trees can provoke fear. The concern may involve falling branches, rustling leaves or walking beneath a tree.

Possible triggers

Examples include walking along a tree-lined street, visiting a wooded park, passing trees during a journey or seeing woodland scenes on television.

Name origin

From Greek dendron (tree) and phobos (fear).