anhedonia

Meaning

Noun

  • The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

Origin

  • From French anhédonie (coined by Ribot, 1896), from Ancient Greek ἀν- + ἡδονή.

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