Synonyms of dysthymia
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for dysthymia is depression. Other synonyms of dysthymia are despondence, dejectedness, gloom, lypemania and persistent depressive disorder. The opposite of dysthymia is euphoria.
Synonyms and similar words for dysthymia
nounA tendency to be depressed, without hope.
- depression
- despondenceThe state of being downcast or despondent.
- dejectednessThe state or quality of being dejected.
- gloom
- lypemaniaMelancholy, mournfulness.
nounA form of clinical depression, characterized by low-grade depression which lasts at least two years.
- persistent depressive disorderSynonym of dysthymia.
- PDD
Opposite of dysthymia
Meaning of dysthymia
- noun A tendency to be depressed, without hope.
- noun A form of clinical depression, characterized by low-grade depression which lasts at least two years.
Questions about synonyms of dysthymia
- What is another word for dysthymia?
- Dysthymia has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as depression, despondence, dejectedness, gloom, lypemania, persistent depressive disorder and PDD.
- What is the opposite of dysthymia?
- The opposite of dysthymia is euphoria.
- What does dysthymia mean?
- Dysthymia means a tendency to be depressed, without hope.
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