inappetency
Definition
Noun (plural: inappetencies): - Lack of appetite or desire: "inappetency" refers to a state of diminished or absent appetite for food, or more broadly, a lack of inclination or desire for any activity.
Usage Examples
- (A lack of desire to eat.)
- (A general lack of desire or enthusiasm.)
Advanced Usage
- "inappetency for": used to specify the object of the lack of desire.
- Her inappetency for work was a symptom of burnout. (A lack of motivation or inclination towards work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Inappetence (noun): a less common variant of "inappetency," meaning the same thing.
- The doctor noted the inappetence of the elderly patient. (Lack of appetite.)
- Appetency (noun): the opposite — a strong desire or craving.
- His appetency for knowledge was insatiable. (A strong desire.)
Synonyms
- Anorexia: a medical term specifically for loss of appetite for food.
- Apathy: lack of interest or enthusiasm, more general than inappetency.
- Disinclination: a reluctance or lack of willingness.
Related Idioms