Atelophobia

/ˌætɛloʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

An irrational fear of imperfection or incompleteness, or fear of things not reaching their full potential.

From Greek ateles (incomplete, imperfect) and phobos (fear). The combination literally means 'fear of incompleteness,' reflecting anxiety about flawed or unfinished states.

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