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hypochondriac

noun
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

Meaning

a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness

Example Sentences

She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.

Synonyms

health worrier, neurotic, invalid, valetudinarian

Antonyms

healthy, carefree

Collocations

chronic hypochondriac, hypochondriac tendencies, treat a hypochondriac

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