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psychethe human mind, especially the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the human mind, especially the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪki/

Korean meaning: 정신, 마음 (특히 무의식적 정신과 행동에 미치는 영향)

Korean pronunciation: **사이**키

Example Sentences

  • The horror movie left a lasting impact on her fragile psyche.
  • My psyche wasn't prepared for Monday morning after a weekend of Netflix binging.
  • The artist's troubled psyche was reflected in his dark paintings.

psyche

NOUN

//ˈsaɪki//

the human mind, especially the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior

psyche concept
💡 Concept

a patient sits in a comfortable chair, eyes closed, hands pressed to their temples in deep concentration. The therapist leans forward attentively, watching as the patient works through difficult memories and emotions. Suddenly, the patient's facial expression shifts from confusion to understanding, as if a hidden part of their mind has revealed something important. The therapist nods knowingly, recognizing the breakthrough moment when unconscious thoughts surface. Soft lighting from a nearby lamp illuminates both figures as this moment of psychological discovery unfolds. the human mind, especially the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsaɪki/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaɪki/

🌳Etymology

Rootpsyche

Origin

From Greek 'psyche' meaning 'breath, soul, mind.' Named after Psyche, a beautiful mortal princess in Greek mythology who became the personification of the soul and was often depicted with butterfly wings.

🎵Rhyme

Nikespikyunlikely
Nike
spiky
unlikely

🔗Collocations

human psyche
explore the psyche
collective psyche
damaged psyche
psyche analysis

📝Examples

The horror movie left a lasting impact on her fragile psyche.

😄 Fun example

My psyche wasn't prepared for Monday morning after a weekend of Netflix binging.

The artist's troubled psyche was reflected in his dark paintings.

😄 Fun example

Chocolate has a magical effect on the human psyche - it instantly makes everything better!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mindsoulspiritconsciousnessmentality

Antonyms

bodyfleshphysicality

Related

psychologypsychiatrypsychicpsychologicalpsychoanalysis

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