noun

dysphoria

dysphoria, unease, dissatisfaction

He experienced intense dysphoria after the event.

He experienced intense dysphoria after the event.

Gender dysphoria is a recognized medical condition.

Gender dysphoria is a recognised medical condition.

((no article)) a state of unease or dissatisfaction She suffers from dysphoria.

Synonyms: unease, anxiety, dissatisfaction; Antonyms: euphoria

From Greek 'dys-' (bad) + 'pherein' (to bear). A state that is difficult to bear.

Remember it as the opposite of 'euphoria'. 'Eu-' means good/well, while 'dys-' means bad/difficult.

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