Bad, Abnormal, and Just Plain Wrong: dys (bad; unlucky)

Learn this list of words containing dys meaning "bad, hard, or unlucky."
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  1. dyspeptic
    suffering from indigestion
  2. dyspepsia
    a digestive disorder characterized by heartburn or nausea
  3. dysfunction
    any disturbance in the working of an organ or body part
  4. dysfunctional
    impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
  5. dyslexic
    having impaired ability to comprehend written words
  6. dystopia
    state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad
  7. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  8. dystopian
    of an imaginary place where life is extremely bad
  9. dysphoria
    abnormal depression and discontent
  10. dyscalculia
    impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics
  11. dysgraphia
    a condition characterized by impaired ability to write
Created on Mon Mar 30 11:09:58 EDT 2026 (updated Mon Mar 30 11:14:51 EDT 2026)

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