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

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

Parents who are highly stressed and who aren’t getting needed support are more likely to experience a mental health mood disorder after having a baby. — Parents, 25 June 2026

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

In Utah, The Bridge Recovery Center serves guests dealing with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, depression, lupus and mood disorders. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mood disorder

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• 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