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morbidity

[mawr-bid-i-tee] / mɔrˈbɪd ɪ ti /
NOUN
gloom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anguish bitterness despair discouragement doldrums foreboding grief horror malaise misery pessimism sadness sorrow weariness woe
STRONG
blues catatonia chagrin cheerlessness dejection desolation despondency disconsolateness distress dolor downheartedness dullness dumps heaviness misgiving mopes mourning oppression pensiveness unhappiness vexation
WEAK
blue devils blue funk dismals heavy-heartedness low spirits saturninity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheer cheerfulness confidence contentment delight gladness happiness hopefulness joy joyfulness pleasure trust
STRONG
comfort
WEAK
animation brightness contentedness encouragement light sparkle sunniness vivaciousness
NOUN
mournfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
anguish bitterness blues catatonia chagrin cheerlessness dejection depression desolation despair despondence despondency disconsolateness discouragement distress doldrums dolefulness dolor downheartedness dullness dumps dysphoria foreboding funk glumness grief heaviness horror malaise melancholy misery misgiving mope mopes mourning oppression pensiveness pessimism sadness sorrow unhappiness vexation weariness woe
WEAK
blue devils blue funk dismals heavy-heartedness low spirits saturninity
Antonyms
STRONG
advantage benefit cheer cheerfulness comfort confidence contentment delight encouragement gladness happiness hopefulness joy joyfulness miracle pleasure trust

Example Sentences

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"For 10 years, the UN and humanitarian organisations were able to improve mortality and morbidity," he pointed out.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The book is an exploration of memory, love, regret and morbidity by a writer who seems comfortable with the idea of making an exit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Alissa added that the rollback could overwhelm the healthcare systems in Florida financially and health-wise, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

“Data also support the benefit of vaccination in reducing pregnancy complications, such as severe maternal morbidity, preterm birth, and stillbirth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

In this, the atmosphere, no matter how coarse, has a verve and an essential joviality that casts out morbidity.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.