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Word

aboulic

Definition

adj. feeling that you have no will or desire to do anything. It is a medical word for a lack of motivation.

adj. characterised by a lack of will or desire; medically, it describes a state of diminished motivation or volition.

Examples

“The patient felt aboulic and could not move.”

“After the surgery, the patient remained aboulic for several days, showing no interest in food or conversation.”

“The clinical trial aimed to determine whether the new medication could alleviate aboulic symptoms in patients suffering from severe depression.”

Examples

simple

“The patient felt aboulic and could not move.”

contextual

“After the surgery, the patient remained aboulic for several days, showing no interest in food or conversation.”

complex

“The clinical trial aimed to determine whether the new medication could alleviate aboulic symptoms in patients suffering from severe depression.”

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