morbid

• Describe un interés poco saludable o una fascinación por temas desagradables, especialmente la muerte o las enfermedades; también puede referirse a algo sombrío, lúgubre o que causa una sensación de pesimismo o inquietud.

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.

   Mórbido (interés enfermizo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosghoulishgrislygruesomemacabremorbificpathologicalsickunbalancedunhealthyunwholesome

   Antónimosbuoyantcheerfulhealthylightheartedsanguinesoundsunnywholesome

2. Related to death and decayB2formal

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

   morboso

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

   Sinónimosghastlygrislygruesomehideoushorrificmacabre

   Antónimosinvigoratingsalubriouswholesome

3. Disease-relatedC1formalmedical

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

   relacionado con la enfermedad

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

   Sinónimosdiseasedpathologicalsickunhealthy

   Antónimoshealthysalubriouswholesome