Infact
64 / 100
Mostly True global

Athazagoraphobia is defined as the fear of being forgotten and/or ignored by someone you care about.

Infact verdict: Mostly True (64/100).

The claim regarding athazagoraphobia as the fear of being forgotten or ignored is partially supported by available evidence. Web sources define athazagoraphobia as the fear of being forgotten, and emphasize an association with anxiety and distress over memory loss. However, none of the sources specifically mention being 'ignored by someone you strongly care about.' The condition is not formally recognized in the DSM-5, which implies variability in definitions and perceptions.

May 23, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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64
Mostly True Psychology
Athazagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten and or ignored by someone you strongly care about.
Web evidence defines athazagoraphobia as the fear of being forgotten, linking it to anxiety and distress. There is no specific mention of being 'ignored by someone you strongly care about.' The condition is not recognized in formal psychological manuals like the DSM-5, indicating variability in its definition.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 60
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 65
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 70
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 64
Evidence Summary 3 web sources define it as fear of being forgotten, not specifically ignored.

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