aquaphobia

/ˌækwəˈfoʊbiə/

Someone with aquaphobia, an extreme fear of water, would probably not have fun on a beach vacation or at a poolside hangout. Maybe they would prefer a day out in the desert?

Aquaphobia is an intense fear of drowning or being exposed to water. While it's always wise to be careful around water, especially large bodies of water and swimming pools, aquaphobia goes way beyond normal caution. Someone suffering from aquaphobia may faint or have a panic attack when near water. The word aquaphobia is formed from the words aqua, meaning "water," and phobia, meaning "an unusually intense fear."

Definitions of aquaphobia

1. noun

   a morbid fear of drowning
   type of:

   simple phobia

   any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with relatively simple well-defined stimuli