dysphoria Meaning & Definition
What Does Dysphoria Mean?
Dysphoria is a noun that means A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety. It is also used to mean Ellipsis of gender dysphoria.
Dysphoria in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Antonyms | euphoria |
| Plural | dysphorias |
Dysphoria Definition (Noun)
- A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.
body dysphoria
- Ellipsis of gender dysphoria.
height dysphoria
Synonyms of Dysphoria
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Dysphoria synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dysphoria
Dysphoria in a Sentence
body dysphoria
premenstrual dysphoria
weight dysphoria
height dysphoria
bottom dysphoria
voice dysphoria
Word Forms & Grammar
dysphoria (countable and uncountable, plural dysphorias)
Origin of Dysphoria
From Ancient Greek δυσφορία (dusphoría, “excessive pain”), from δύσφορος (dúsphoros, “grievous”), from δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) + φέρω (phérō, “I bear, carry”).
How Do You Say Dysphoria?
The standard pronunciation of dysphoria is /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (fɔːɹi).
Questions People Ask About Dysphoria
What part of speech is dysphoria?
Dysphoria is a noun.
What is the opposite of dysphoria?
The opposite of dysphoria is euphoria.
What is the plural of dysphoria?
The plural of dysphoria is dysphorias.