psychological
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
relating to your mind and your feelings rather than your body.
relating to the mental and emotional state of a person, often contrasted with physical or physiological factors.
Simple“The long journey caused both physical tiredness and psychological stress.”
In context“The therapist focused on the psychological impact of the accident, helping the patient process the trauma that physical medicine could not reach.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
relating to the scientific study of the mind and how it works.
pertaining to the academic or professional discipline of psychology.
Simple“She is reading a psychological report about how children learn to speak.”
In context“The university's psychological department is conducting a longitudinal study on the effects of social media on adolescent self-esteem.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
intended to influence how someone thinks or feels, often to gain an advantage.
designed to influence the mental or emotional state of others, often for strategic or competitive purposes.
Simple“The team used psychological tricks to make their opponents feel nervous.”
In context“The negotiator employed various psychological tactics to lower the other party's defenses before making the final offer.”
Synonyms
Usage psychological distress · psychological effects · psychological support
“The psychological effects relate to exercise’s tendency to improve mood, energy and body image.”
“Because there are rarely visible scars, many survivors are told their symptoms are psychological or, worse, imaginary.”
From psychology + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.