morbidness
[/ˈmɔːrbɪdnəs/]
noun
morbidez
1. The quality or state of being morbid; an unhealthy preoccupation with death, disease, or gruesome subjects
The morbidness of his fascination with serial killers disturbed his friends.
A morbidez de sua fascinação por assassinos em série perturbava seus amigos.
2. A diseased or unhealthy condition of the body or mind
The doctor warned about the morbidness that could develop from prolonged stress.
O médico advertiu sobre a morbidez que poderia se desenvolver pelo estresse prolongado.
3. The characteristic of being dark, gloomy, or disturbing in nature
The morbidness of the gothic novel captivated readers throughout the 19th century.
A morbidez do romance gótico cativou leitores ao longo do século XIX.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'morbidness' is often discussed in psychological and literary contexts. In the USA, it frequently appears in discussions of true crime, horror media, and psychology. In Brazil, the term is used similarly but may carry stronger connotations in casual speech when describing someone's unhealthy preoccupations. Gothic and dark fiction have popularized discussions of morbidness in both cultures.
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