How do you pronounce dysphoria?

The recorded pronunciation is /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/.

dysphoria

/dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: dys-pho-ria
IPA: /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/

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Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Ellipsis of gender dysphoria.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"body dysphoria"
"premenstrual dysphoria"
"weight dysphoria"
"Chronic dysphoria can be secondary to a debilitating medical illness, a psychiatric disorder, or both (Akiskal, 1983)."
"As a result of the critical review of the literature by the Work Group on Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric Disorder (LLPDD), it was agreed that the studies reviewed support the view that the predominant feature of LLPDD is the dysphoria that occurs during the premenstrual period."
"While the reason for the individual's dysphoria on realizing that he has an STD is a result of lack of acceptance of his sexual orientation, the basis is not religious, and the dysphoria not so pronounced."

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: δυσφορία

Usage

Inflected Forms

dysphorias (plural)

Derived Forms

haptodysphoria

Phrases

cultural dysphoria gender dysphoria money dysphoria postcoital dysphoria premenstrual dysphoria rapid-onset gender dysphoria rejection sensitivity dysphoria species dysphoria

Frequently Paired Words

dysmorphia dysphoriant dysphoric dysthymia dystopia

Antonyms

euphoria

Rhymes With

victoria euphoria peoria astoria memoria phantasmagoria scoria noria sanatoria