Competitive arousal
nouncom·pet·i·tive a·rous·alpronounced kəm-PET-ih-tiv ə-ROW-zəl
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Competitive arousal mean?
A physiological and emotional state of heightened alertness triggered by direct competition, characterised by increased heart rate, sweating, and impaired analytical decision-making.
How the noun Competitive arousal is used
I could feel the competitive arousal kicking in at the auction — my heart was racing and I nearly bid over our ceiling before my partner pulled me back.
Synonyms
auction fever
Related words
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MLA citation: "Competitive arousal." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/competitive-arousal. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Competitive arousal." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/competitive-arousal.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Competitive arousal. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/competitive-arousal