Synonyms of psyche

psyche

noun

ˈsī-kē 

1

as in soul

an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power

disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soul
• spirit
• essence
• life
• vitality
• being
• quintessence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• body
• flesh

2

as in mind

the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons

a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mind
• brain
• head
• intellect
• intelligence
• cerebrum
• skull
• thinker
• perception
• wisdom
• brilliance
• insight
• consciousness
• mentality
• wit
• awareness
• gray matter
• judgment
• reason
• alertness
• acumen
• noodle
• sagacity
• loaf
• cognizance
• astuteness
• perspicacity
• belfry
• self-consciousness
• self-awareness
• sapience

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of psyche

The sweep was pivotal for Miami’s psyche as the team entered the set on a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Having been afforded the kind of coronation, which is rare in British politics, Burnham takes charge at a time when the national psyche is battered, bruised, and severely overtaxed. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

If that sounds serious, please know that any anthropological assessments of our collective psyche that come out of these conversations are purely incidental. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Here are seven alternative ways to take a deep dive into the psyche that shaped The Odyssey. — Heidi Fuller-Love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026