Definition of DYSPHORIA

dysphoria

Plural: dysphorias

Noun

  • abnormal depression and discontent
  • A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.
  • Ellipsis of gender dysphoria.

Examples

  • body dysphoria
  • bottom dysphoria
  • height dysphoria
  • premenstrual dysphoria
  • voice dysphoria
  • weight dysphoria

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek δυσφορία (dusphoría, “excessive pain”), from δύσφορος (dúsphoros, “grievous”), from δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) + φέρω (phérō, “I bear, carry”).

Antonyms

euphoria

Scrabble Score: 18

dysphoria: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dysphoria: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dysphoria: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

dysphoria: valid Words With Friends Word