Meaning
hysteria
- Extreme, uncontrollable emotion or frenzy
- A historical psychiatric diagnosis characterized by emotional outbursts
In a sentence
La notizia imprevista ha scatenato un'isteria collettiva nella capitale.
The unexpected news triggered mass hysteria in the capital.
Cerca di calmarti e non cedere all'isteria per questo piccolo ritardo.
Try to calm down and don't give in to hysteria over this minor delay.
Le sue continue isterie hanno stancato colleghi e amici.
Her continuous fits of hysteria exhausted colleagues and friends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| isteria | feminine · singular |
| isterie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used figuratively in modern speech ('isteria collettiva').
- Plural 'isterie' often refers to tantrums or theatrical fits.