morbidness

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

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un estado de ánimo anormalmente sombrío o poco saludable, o la cualidad de algo malsano y en general perjudicial para uno.

1. Gloomy state of mind C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Morbosidad

   Sinónimos: bleaknessdepressiondespondencygloominessmelancholymorosenesssadnesssullennesswistfulness

   Antónimos: cheerfulnessjoyfulnesslightheartednessoptimism

2. Unhealthful quality C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Cualidad nociva

   Sinónimos: insalubritymorbiditynoxiousnessunhealthinessunwholesomeness

   Antónimos: salubritywholesomeness

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