claustrophobic
1 of 1adjective/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Forms:more claustrophobic,most claustrophobic
1
suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places
2
causing a feeling of discomfort, anxiety, or fear due to being in confined places
- The underground cave, with its tight passages and low ceilings, was a claustrophobic environment for some explorers.
- The airplane's cramped seating and narrow aisles contributed to a claustrophobic atmosphere during the long flight.
- The small, windowless meeting room had a claustrophobic effect on the participants, making it difficult to focus on the discussion.
- The labyrinthine maze of narrow streets in the old town created a claustrophobic feeling for visitors unfamiliar with the layout.
- The prison cell, with its limited space and lack of natural light, exacerbated the claustrophobic conditions for inmates.