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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An excessive disinclination, which may amount to an insane aversion, to work; also, excessive timidity, on the part of a surgeon, and fear to perform an operation even when it is urgently indicated.

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  • noun An irrational fear of being able to work properly, especially that of a surgeon being able to operate

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  • JM is sure that ergasiophobia is hard work.

    April 24, 2010