Definition

The quality or state of being related to unpleasant or unhealthy subjects, especially death or disease.

Example

The morbidness of the horror film made some viewers uncomfortable.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the morbidness of some horror movies?

Yeah, it's interesting how they explore dark themes.

Right? Sometimes I wonder why we're drawn to that kind of morbidness.

Maybe it's just a way to confront our fears in a safe space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morbidness → It is formed from "morbidus" (from Latin, meaning diseased or unhealthy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "morbidness" refers to the state of being unhealthy or diseased, often in a psychological or emotional context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'morbid' as relating to something 'unhealthy' or 'diseased' — and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that morbidness refers to the state of being unhealthy.

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