Etterath

a graduation cap and gown on a chair

Etterath

n.
the feeling of emptiness after a long and arduous process is finally complete—having finished school, recovered from surgery, or gone home at the end of your wedding—which leaves you relieved that it’s over but missing the stress that organized your life into a mission.

Norwegian etter, after + råtne, decay. Pronounced “et-er-rath.”

Ludiosis

Cover image for the Ludiosis word card on the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Rookish

a stone tower with a person seated on top

Anchorage

a person's arm extended over river rapids

Heartworm

Cover image for the Heartworm word card on the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Harke

a dreamlike image of a person's face over water

Dystoria

close up of water drops on a window