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

As the Lindsay Clancy trial brings national attention to postpartum psychosis, Allegheny Health Network is highlighting its efforts to support mothers experiencing perinatal mood disorders. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The assembly aimed to raise awareness and sympathy for those who suffer from postpartum mood disorders. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

In addition, several factors can increase the risk of extreme coronavirus symptoms, including underlying health conditions, mood disorders and chronic or severe illness. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Psychiatric disorders are generally divided into mood disorders and psychotic disorders, Osborne said; postpartum psychosis is a mood disorder, in which mood symptoms accompany psychotic symptoms. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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