Definitions

bipolar disorder

NOUN

manic-depressive illness

Synonyms

WEAK

bipolar affective disorder bipolar illness manic-depression manic-depressive disorder manic-depressive psychosis

Example Sentences

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Four trials focused on people with major depressive disorder, while one involved participants with bipolar disorder who were experiencing a depressive episode.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

The rapper has since apologised for his antisemitism and said his erratic behaviour is partly due to previous diagnoses of autism and bipolar disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Army from 1989 to 1993 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his discharge, according to a letter filed as part of his diversion application last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Turner, labeled “Captain Outrageous” for his erratic behavior, had once been thought to have bipolar disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In other words, he was certain that William had what we now call bipolar disorder.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield