identity crisis
Definition of identity crisis
1 : personal psychosocial conflict especially in adolescence that involves confusion about one's social role and often a sense of loss of continuity to one's personality
2 : a state of confusion in an institution or organization regarding its nature or direction
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Examples of identity crisis in a Sentence
He is suffering from an identity crisis.
1941
First Known Use of identity crisis
1941
IDENTITY CRISIS Defined for English Language Learners
identity crisis
Definition of identity crisis for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of unhappiness and confusion caused by not being sure about what type of person you really are or what the true purpose of your life is
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identity crisis
Medical Definition of identity crisis
: personal psychosocial conflict especially in adolescence that involves confusion about one's social role and often a sense of loss of continuity to one's personality
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