bipolar disorder

NOUN

manic-depressive illness

Synonyms

WEAK

bipolar affective disorder bipolar illness manic-depression manic-depressive disorder manic-depressive psychosis

Example Sentences

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But British government minister Wes Streeting told UK broadcasters he regarded West using bipolar disorder "to justify his actions" as "appalling".

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He said he regretted and was "deeply mortified" by his actions and that his bipolar disorder meant "you're manic, you don't think you're sick".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The ad—couched in the form of a letter “to those I hurt”—said he was “deeply mortified” by his actions, which he blamed on his bipolar disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

These medications are prescribed to treat conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and seizures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

In other words, he was certain that William had what we now call bipolar disorder.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield