morbid

• Beschreibt ein ungesundes, oft sensationslüsternes Interesse an unangenehmen Themen, besonders an Tod, Krankheit oder Leiden. Kann auch eine düstere, krankhafte oder bedrückende Atmosphäre, Stimmung oder Ausstrahlung bezeichnen.

Describes an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death or disease.

1. Unhealthy mental stateB2formal

   Characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing, unpleasant, or gloomy subjects, especially death.

   Morbide

   • He has a morbid fascination with crime scenes.
   • Her morbid curiosity led her to read about tragic accidents.
   • The film's morbid themes made some viewers uncomfortable.

   Synonymeghoulishgrislygruesomemacabremorbificpathologicalsickunbalancedunhealthyunwholesome

   Antonymebuoyantcheerfulhealthylightheartedsanguinesoundsunnywholesome

2. Related to death and decayB2formal

   Suggesting or evoking the horror, unpleasantness, or gruesomeness of death and physical decay.

   Morbid

   • The old cemetery had a morbid atmosphere.
   • The painting depicted a morbid scene of a battlefield.
   • His jokes about funerals were considered morbid.

   Synonymeghastlygrislygruesomehideoushorrificmacabre

   Antonymeinvigoratingsalubriouswholesome

3. Disease-relatedC1formalmedical

   Caused by, altered by, or manifesting a disease or pathological condition.

   Krankhaft

   • The autopsy revealed morbid changes in the liver.
   • Morbid obesity is a serious health condition.
   • The patient's morbid anatomy was studied in detail.

   Synonymediseasedpathologicalsickunhealthy

   Antonymehealthysalubriouswholesome