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dysphoria

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dys·pho·ri·a  (ds-fôr-, -fr-)
n.
An emotional state characterized by anxiety, depression, or unease.
[New Latin, from Greek dusphori, distress, from dusphoros, hard to bear : dus-, dys- + -phoros, -phorous.]
dys·phoric (-fôrk, -fr-) adj.
dysphoria
a state or mood of dissatisfaction, restlessness, or anxiety. — dysphoric, adj.
See also: Moods
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dysphoria - abnormal depression and discontent
depression - sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
discontent, discontentedness, discontentment - a longing for something better than the present situation
euphoria, euphory - a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation


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