Avolition

/ˌeɪ.voʊˈlɪʃ.ən/ noun

A marked decrease in motivation to initiate and sustain purposeful activities, common in schizophrenia and severe depression.

From Greek 'a-' (without) + Latin 'volitio' (willing, choosing), from 'velle' (to wish, to will).

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