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

Reviews link it to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, along with infertility, mood disorders and impaired cognitive function. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Issues of potential fertility decline in this male population also need to be addressed, as well as signs of high testosterone including sleep issues, excess body hair, liver disease, weight gain and mood disorders. — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Just keep in mind that lying on the floor won’t treat depression or mood disorders, Wilson says. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026

Postpartum depression is often used as a shorthand for any perinatal mood disorder, which can include anxiety and OCD. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 27 June 2026

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