Irrition

a close up of a dandelion

Irrition

n.
regret at having cracked the code of something, which leaves you wishing you could forget the pattern—longing to unsee an optical illusion, to unlearn the formula behind your favorite songs and shows and movies, or re-canonize a role model you made the mistake of meeting in person.

Tahitian iriti, to translate + iriti, to be convulsed. Pronounced “ih-ri-shun.”

Dolorblindness

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

Heartmoor

a campfire with a kettle many small logs

Povism

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The Wends

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Wollah

a person with shapes raining on them

Craxis

a tall house of cards