Morbid: meaning, definitions and examples
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morbid
[ ˈmɔːrbɪd ]
description of a state of mind or topic
characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Synonyms
dark, ghoulish, gruesome, macabre
Examples of usage
- He had a morbid fascination with horror movies.
- She has a morbid sense of humor.
- His morbid curiosity led him to explore the abandoned hospital.
- The morbid atmosphere of the graveyard sent shivers down her spine.
- The painting depicted a morbid scene of decay and despair.
related to physical conditions
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor noted a morbid obesity in the patient's medical records.
- His morbid obesity was a serious health concern.
- The morbid symptoms indicated a severe underlying condition.
Translations
Translations of the word "morbid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mórbido
🇮🇳 रुग्ण
🇩🇪 krankhaft
🇮🇩 morbid
🇺🇦 хворобливий
🇵🇱 chorobliwy
🇯🇵 病的な (びょうてきな)
🇫🇷 morbide
🇪🇸 mórbido
🇹🇷 hastalıklı
🇰🇷 병적인
🇸🇦 مَرَضِيّ
🇨🇿 nemocný
🇸🇰 chorobný
🇨🇳 病态的 (bìngtài de)
🇸🇮 bolezenski
🇮🇸 sjúklegur
🇰🇿 аурушаң
🇬🇪 ავადმყოფური
🇦🇿 xəstəlikli
🇲🇽 mórbido
Word origin
The word 'morbid' originated from the Latin word 'morbidus' which means 'diseased' or 'affected by disease'. It made its way into Middle English in the 17th century with the same medical connotation. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including an obsession with death and a general sense of unease or gloominess.