English Explanatory Dictionary

anhedonia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

Pronunciation

/ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ en-us-anhedonia.ogg

Word forms

anhedonia anhedonias

Etymology

From French anhédonie (coined by Ribot, 1896), from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-) + ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”).

Derived words

anhedonic anhedonism anticipatory anhedonia consummatory anhedonia
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