psyche
word
/ˈsaɪki/
SY-kee
/sˈaɪkiː/
SY-kee
Definition
The psyche is the human mind, spirit, or soul, especially in terms of its emotional and mental qualities.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic—commonly used in psychology and philosophy. Often refers to deeper, less tangible aspects of the mind, beyond simple thoughts or intelligence. Not interchangeable with 'mind' in casual speech. Used in phrases like 'trauma affects the psyche'.
Spanish: psique - mente (psicológico)Portuguese (BR): psique - mente (psicológico)Portuguese (PT): psique - mente (psicológico)Chinese (Simplified): 心理 (xīnlǐ) - 精神 (jīngshén)Chinese (Traditional): 心理 (xīnlǐ) - 精神 (jīngshén)Hindi: मनःस्थिति - मन (mān͂asik)Arabic: النفس البشرية - العقلBengali: মন - মনের গভীরতাRussian: психикаJapanese: 精神 - 心理Vietnamese: tâm lýKorean: 정신 - 심리Turkish: psişe - zihin (derin anlamda)Urdu: نفسیاتIndonesian: psike - jiwa (aspek batin)
Example Sentences
Stress can affect your psyche in many ways.
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Artists often explore the human psyche in their work.
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Her words really got into my psyche and made me think differently.
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Movies that play with the audience's psyche can be really intense.
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Sometimes, a small event can leave a mark on your psyche for years.
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The trauma changed her psyche forever.
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