mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

called also affective disorder

Examples of mood disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a 2020 review in the National Library of Medicine, researchers found that individuals suffering from chronic insomnia were more likely to develop mood disorders. —Lia Miller, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025

Research into the condition has implication for a number of diseases, from Parkinson’s to cancer to psychological and mood disorders, the foundation noted. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025

But the fallout goes beyond a few sluggish mornings — daylight saving time can have serious consequences for personal and public health, ranging from accidents to worsened mood disorders to even heart attacks. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025

Compared to males, females showed significantly higher odds of seeking treatment, with shorter treatment delays for any mood disorder or anxiety disorder. —New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mood disorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder

Kids Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

Medical Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state and including especially major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

called also affective disorder