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morbidness

/ˈmɔː.bɪd.nəs/

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noun

/ˈmɔː.bɪd.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее неестественно мрачное или нездоровое состояние ума, или качество чего-то вредного и в целом плохого для вас.

A noun referring to an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind, or the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you.

uncountable

  1. Gloomy state of mindC1formal

    An abnormally dark, unhealthy, or depressive mental state, often characterized by an excessive focus on death or unpleasant subjects.

    ruМрачное состояние духа

    • His morbidness made it difficult for him to enjoy social gatherings.
    • The novel explores the morbidness of a character obsessed with mortality.
    • She was concerned about his growing morbidness and lack of interest in life.

    Synonymsbleaknessdepressiondespondencygloominessmelancholymorosenesssadnesssullennesswistfulness

    Antonymscheerfulnessjoyfulnesslightheartednessoptimism

  2. Unhealthful qualityC1formal

    The quality of being unwholesome, harmful, or generally bad for one's physical or mental well-being.

    ruНеблагоприятное качество

    • The morbidness of the abandoned factory was evident in its decay and toxic smell.
    • He avoided the area due to the morbidness of its polluted environment.
    • The diet's morbidness was criticized by health experts.

    Synonymsinsalubritymorbiditynoxiousnessunhealthinessunwholesomeness

    Antonymssalubritywholesomeness

Forms
  • morbidnesses plural form
  • morbidnesses' possessive plural form
  • morbidness's possessive singular form