morbid
adjectiveformal/muɾˈbiðu/low
mor·bi·do
Definition
Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
He had a morbid fascination with crime scenes.
The novel explores the morbid psychology of the protagonist.
Common collocations
morbid curiositymorbid fascinationmorbid thoughts
Etymology
Do latim 'morbidus' (doentio), de 'morbus' (doença).