PSYCHOLOGIC Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

psychological

adjective

ˌsī-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

variants also psychologic

Definition of psychological

as in mental

of or relating to the mind suffered from psychological disorders all of his life

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Recent Examples of psychological Exile extends that moment and explores its ongoing psychological consequences. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Porter will review state hospital assessments of Walters’ psychological status. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 The price of gas has a large psychological impact on consumers and is often viewed as a barometer for the cost of living. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 In the clip below, Steinberg gives a sense of the psychological duress of his ocean journey. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychological

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The opposing forces of stigma and access Stigma has been a long-standing barrier in seeking mental healthcare.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
From suicides to sextortion, parents and their children are wrestling with how social media and AI chatbots could be harming people’s mental and physical health.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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First, the continuous scouring action of the water jet removes slag and oxidized sputtering residues, producing a clean processing interface with smooth inner walls and vertical groove profiles.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Zumthor’s discussion of creating inner security and safety for me immediately evokes for me the specter of its opposite, the unsafe spaces, the spaces of destruction, the homes flattened in Ukraine, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

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Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, Central Florida is expected numerous showers and storms, with the highest chances across the interior west of Interstate 95.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

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