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Medical
Dysphoria
dis-FOR-ee-ah
/dɪsˈfɔːriə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Dysphoria
Dictionary meaning
A state of unease or generalised dissatisfaction with life.
Examples
- Gender dysphoria refers to distress from a mismatch between gender identity and birth sex.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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