Children who experience teasing, bullying, rejection, ridicule or humiliation may be more prone to social anxiety disorder. In addition, other negative events in life, such as family conflict, trauma or abuse, may be associated with social anxiety disorder.
Also found in: Acronyms. and (that's) fine by me; (that's) okay by me; (that's) okay with me. That is agreeable as far as I am concerned. (The expressions with by are colloquial.) Sue: I'm giving away your old coat. Bob: That's fine with me.
coarse. 1 adj Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces. (=rough) (Antonym: fine) ...a jacket made of very coarse cloth., ...a beach of coarse sand. â¦ coarsely adv. ...coarsely ground black pepper. 2 adj If you describe someone as coarse, you mean that he or she talks and behaves in a rude and offensive way. , (disapproval) (=vulgar, crude). The soldiers did not bother to moderate their coarse humour in her presence. â¦ coarsely adv ADV with v. The women laughed coarsely at some vulgar joke.