Dysphoria

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪsˈfɔːrɪə/
• Rhymes: -ɔːriÉ™

Origin

From Ancient Greek δυσφορία (dusphoria, "excessive pain"), from δύσφορος (dusphoros, "grievous"), from δυσ- (dus-, "bad") + φέρω (phero, "I bear, carry").

Full definition of dysphoria

Noun

1. A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression or anxiety.

Antonyms

• euphoria

Derived terms

• dysphoriant
• dysphoric