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
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, per the Mayo Clinic.
—
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Rates were high in women who lived with PMDD alongside other mood disorders, such as depression.
—Eliza Zhitnik, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
An independent study done in 2018, however found the denial rate for those with a primary diagnosis of an affective or mood disorder, such as bipolar disorder and depression was 76%, or 14 percentage points higher than those with physical ailments.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Both Sam and Dianne deal with chronic mood disorders, despite their different circumstances.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mood disorder
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Rates were high in women who lived with PMDD alongside other mood disorders, such as depression.
—Eliza Zhitnik, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
An independent study done in 2018, however found the denial rate for those with a primary diagnosis of an affective or mood disorder, such as bipolar disorder and depression was 76%, or 14 percentage points higher than those with physical ailments.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Both Sam and Dianne deal with chronic mood disorders, despite their different circumstances.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mood disorder
Cite this Entry
“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
