oneirodynia
- noun
- /oʊˌnɛrəˈdɪniə/
- Specialized
- Many people suffer from oneirodynia, as their dreams are often painful or unsettling.
Examples
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After experiencing oneirodynia, she woke up feeling anxious and disturbed.
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He shared his struggle with oneirodynia, describing the terrifying dreams he couldn't escape.
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Synonyms
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A very frightening dream that wakes you and makes you afraid
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A sleep problem with sudden intense fear, screaming, and panic during deep sleep
Antonyms
How Disturbing
Surface Forms
Morphology
oneirodynia = oneiro + dynia
Formed from medical combining forms ('oneiro-' for dream + '-dynia' for pain) that are not standalone English words, so learners cannot reliably derive the meaning from common vocabulary.
Etymology
The word oneirodynia comes from Greek parts oneiro- meaning 'dream' and -dynia meaning 'pain'. So, it is like a 'dream that hurts' and is used for painful or disturbing dreams.