anhedonia
/ˌæn.hɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌan-(ˌ)hē-ˈdō-nē-ə -nyə/ (ame, mw)
anhedonia — noun
1. a mental state, often linked to depression, in which a person finds no enjoyment
a mental state, often linked to depression, in which a person finds no enjoyment in activities that most people find pleasant or rewarding, such as eating a favourite meal, spending time with friends, or listening to music
After losing his job, Theo suffered from anhedonia and stopped enjoying his hobbies.
collocation: suffer from anhedonia
Dr. Okafor told Mei-Lin that her anhedonia was a treatable symptom of her depression.
anhedonia as a symptom of depression
Diego described his anhedonia as a gray curtain that blocked every feeling of joy.
A common depression symptom, anhedonia can make a warm hug from a friend feel hollow.
- apathy
Apathy is a lack of interest or motivation, while anhedonia is specifically the loss of the ability to feel pleasure.
- hedonia
The ability to experience pleasure; the opposite of anhedonia.
用法筆記
Anhedonia is a clinical term used primarily in psychology and psychiatry. It is an uncountable noun and is typically used in formal or medical contexts rather than everyday conversation.