CEFR C2

hypohedonia

noun

Meaning

A decreased ability to experience pleasure from activities that would normally be enjoyable, often associated with psychiatric conditions such as depression or schizophrenia.

Examples

The researchers studied the effects of hypohedonia on patients with major depressive disorder.
Hypohedonia can make everyday tasks feel like a chore, leading to a decrease in motivation and productivity.

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hypohedonia (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəhɪˈdoʊniə/

Definition

A decreased ability to experience pleasure from activities that would normally be enjoyable, often associated with psychiatric conditions such as depression or schizophrenia.

Examples

The researchers studied the effects of hypohedonia on patients with major depressive disorder.
Hypohedonia can make everyday tasks feel like a chore, leading to a decrease in motivation and productivity.

How to Use hypohedonia

experience hypohedonia (verb phrase): to feel a lack of pleasure — "The patient experienced hypohedonia after the traumatic event."
symptoms of hypohedonia (noun phrase): characteristics of decreased pleasure — "The researchers studied the symptoms of hypohedonia in patients with depression."

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