abulia
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Noun — A lack of willpower or the ability to make decisions, especially as a sign of mental illness.
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signs of abulia
severe abulia
symptoms of abulia
It is a clinical term used mainly in psychiatry, not everyday speech.
Etymology
Abulia comes from New Latin abulia, which was taken from the Ancient Greek word for irresolution. That Greek word was built from a prefix meaning without and a word meaning will.
Full origin of abulia →Frequently asked questions
What does abulia mean?
It describes a lack of willpower or decisiveness, often appearing as a symptom of mental illness.
Is abulia a medical term?
Yes, it is used in psychiatry to describe patients who struggle to initiate or decide on actions.
What is the origin of the word abulia?
It comes from New Latin, which borrowed it from an Ancient Greek word meaning irresolution, formed from without plus will.
