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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).

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