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anhedonic
an-HEE-daw-nik
adjective
a psychosis characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in pleasurable things
1998Diane CareySacrifice of Angels (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Dominion War, Book 4)'Tell me, Weyoun, have you ever been diagnosed as anhedonic?' | Weyoun's black eyes hardened. 'You think I'm incapable of joy just because I'm being cautious?2004Sam VakninCyclopedia of PhilosophyThe Borderline Personality Disordered...sulk, feel anhedonic or pathologically bored, drink or do drugs—all forms of self-directed aggression.

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