dysphoria

noun

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

   “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.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of gender dysphoria.

   “height dysphoria”

   “bottom dysphoria”

   “voice dysphoria”