HealthSeptember 3, 2026

dysphoric

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Definition

A state of profound unease, dissatisfaction, or emotional distress.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'dysphoros,' meaning 'hard to bear,' which combines 'dys-' (bad or difficult) and 'pherein' (to bear or carry).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the negative, anxious, or unhappy emotional state in which people often find themselves when awakened by nightmares.

Your Abuela Was Right: That Block of Queso Might Actually Be Giving You Nightmares

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