Prolonged seasickness will in most persons produce a temporary condition of anhedonia. Every good, terrestrial or celestial, is imagined only to be turned from with disgust.
Source: wiktionary
Anhedonia
/ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/
Synonyms for "anhedonia" (4 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
domain hedonic deficit
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
domain specific anhedonia
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
hedonic deficitpleasurelessness
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: domain hedonic deficit, domain specific anhedonia, hedonic deficit, pleasurelessness.
- Sentence evidence is available for anhedonia, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "anhedonia"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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More general
6 entriesMore specific
3 entriesphysiological anhedoniareward deficitsocial anhedonia
Collocations
6 entriesanhedonia assessmentanhedonia scaleanhedonia severityclinical anhedoniaphysiological anhedoniasocial anhedonia
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Rather, Meehl suggests that anhedonia is a manifestation of the mixed signals to which the preschizophrenic individual is subjected because of the neurointegrative deficit.
Source: wiktionary
Secondly, the distinction between consummatory and anticipatory anhedonia [21] is not taken into account although these two anhedonias could play different role in the risk of suicide.
Source: wiktionary
Anhedonia is the reduced ability to experience pleasure from activities that were previously found to be enjoyable. Anhedonia can induce diminished motivation to engage in a potentially pleasurable activity (anticipatory anhedonia) and loss of the enjoyment experienced from the action itself (consummatory anhedonia).
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "anhedonia"?
Closest matches include domain hedonic deficit, domain specific anhedonia, hedonic deficit, pleasurelessness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "anhedonia"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.