Definition
aboulic
adjective
- characterized by abulia; lacking willpower or motivation to act or make decisions
Usage: medical/psychological term; formal
Examples
- The patient's aboulic state made it difficult for him to complete even simple daily tasks.
- After months of depression, she felt increasingly aboulic and unable to make important life decisions.
- His aboulic behavior concerned his family, as he seemed unable to initiate any activities.
- The therapist recognized signs of an aboulic condition that required professional intervention.
- Without treatment, his aboulic tendencies worsened, leaving him paralyzed by indecision.