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morbid

adjectiveformaluncommon/muɾˈbiðu/mor·bi·do

Definition

1

Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

Usage examples

He had a morbid fascination with crime scenes.
The novel explores the morbid psychology of the protagonist.

Common combinations

morbid curiositymorbid fascinationmorbid thoughts