Definition

A condition where a person cannot feel pleasure from activities that usually bring joy or satisfaction.

Example

After months of feeling anhedonia, she realized she needed to seek help for her mental health.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling really down lately and can't enjoy anything.

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you talked to anyone about it?

Yeah, I think I might be experiencing anhedonia, where nothing seems fun anymore.

That sounds tough. It's important to reach out and get some support.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anhedonia is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "hedone" (from Greek, meaning pleasure). The word describes a state of being without pleasure or the inability to feel joy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('an-') and 'pleasure' ('hedone') to remember that anhedonia means a lack of pleasure.

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