valetudinarian
- adjective
- /ˌvælɪtjuˈdɪnəriən/
- Formal
:
hipocondríaco
- Don't be so valetudinarian about your health!
Examples
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The protagonist is portrayed as a valetudinarian old man who worries endlessly about his health.
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His valetudinarian habits kept him from enjoying outdoor activities with friends.
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She developed a valetudinarian attitude after a series of minor illnesses.
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His valetudinarian habits made him avoid social gatherings.
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After years of constant worry about illnesses, she had developed a valetudinarian mindset that made her hesitant to engage in any activity.
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His valetudinarian habits led him to avoid social gatherings, fearing that he might catch a cold.
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She often exhibited a valetudinarian attitude, always checking her pulse and worrying about the slightest headache.
Synonyms
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9.9
Very worried about being seriously ill
Very worried about your health even when doctors find nothing wrong
A person who is often ill or very worried about their health
Antonyms
How Health-Anxious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Valetudinarian comes from the Latin valetudo ('health') and valere ('to be strong') and even shares the same root as valid. So when we call a habit or attitude valetudinarian, we mean it shows too much worry about health or a weak, health-obsessed way of acting.