hypochondria

Noun

The word is derived from hypochondrium

Meaning

Hypochondriasis; melancholy; the blues.

of Hypochondrium

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hypochondriasis depression neurosis melancholia anxiety despondency dejection hypochondrium valetudinarianism hypochondry hypochondriacism hyp low spirits clinophobia somatic symptom disorder
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Antonyms

bliss felicity advantage peace aid relief
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Hypernyms

anxiety anxiousness

Phrases with the word

extreme hypochondria implied hypochondria massive hypochondria severe hypochondria apparent hypochondria

Examples

Curtis (2011) p. 181. For anxiety and hypochondria, see p. 463. He was plagued by insomnia throughout his life. Source: Internet

Phobias and hypochondria have also been shown to involve confirmation bias for threatening information. citation In politics and law Mock trials allow researchers to examine confirmation biases in a realistic setting. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hypocholinergia hypochondralgia hypochondre hypochondriac hypochondriac man hypochondriac syndrome