1. a state of unease, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness; a feeling of emotional distress or discomfort.
Usage: commonly used in psychology and medicine; often contrasted with euphoria
2. persistent discomfort with one's assigned sex or gender identity; a clinical condition characterized by distress arising from a mismatch between one's gender identity and assigned sex at birth.
Usage: medical/clinical term; recognized in DSM-5 and ICD-11

Examples

• The patient reported feelings of dysphoria and anxiety following the stressful event.
• Seasonal dysphoria affects many people during the winter months.
• She experienced dysphoria when discussing her childhood.
• The medication helped reduce his dysphoria and improve his mood.
• Dysphoria is often distinguished from clinical depression by its temporary nature.
• Many adolescents experience some degree of dysphoria as they navigate identity development.
• The therapist worked with him to address the underlying causes of his dysphoria.