DYSPHORIA

dysphoria

(noun) abnormal depression and discontent

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dysphoria (countable and uncountable, plural dysphorias)

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

Antonyms

• euphoria

Anagrams

• hydropsia

Source: Wiktionary


Dys*pho"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. dysphorie.] (Med.)

Definition: Impatience under affliction; morbid restlessness; dissatisfaction; the fidgets.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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