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abulia

nounfemininetécnico/ɐbuˈliɐ/low

a·bu·li·a

Definition

A psychological condition characterized by a lack of will, initiative, or ability to make decisions.
Severe depression can lead to abulia, where even simple choices feel impossible.
The patient's abulia was evident in his unresponsive state.
Common collocations
state of abuliato sink into abulia

Etymology

Do grego 'aboulía', através do francês 'abulie' (a + boulé, 'ausência de vontade').

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