Dysphoria

usgb/dɪsˈfɔːriə/
noun

A state of unhappiness or sadness, often related to gender identity.

Many transgender people experience gender dysphoria before they transition
Visual representation of "dysphoria" - A state of unhappiness or sadness, often related to gender identity

Often appears as...

  • gender dysphoria
  • experience dysphoria

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Formal, Disapproving

Technical

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Psychological Concept

Understand it's a specific psychological term related to one's discomfort with their gender.

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She went to therapy to address her gender dysphoria.
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Not General Sadness

Dysphoria is not just any sadness, but is linked to a deep personal conflict, often regarding identity.

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His dysphoria stemmed from an inner conflict about his gender identity.
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Technical Usage

Mostly used in technical or medical contexts, not in casual conversation.

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The conference focused on treatment for gender dysphoria.
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