ENGLISH
REFERENCE

aboulic

adj.
C2 Proficiency aboulic

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.


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.

Synonyms

© 2026 English Reference