Psyche Meaning
/ˈsaɪ.ki/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe human soul, mind, or spirit.
nounThe human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.
Sentence Examples
Reality and irreality are both important for one's psyche.
Sami's twisted psyche was never understood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The trauma left a deep scar on her ____ that lasted for many years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The novel explored the inner ____ of a woman struggling to reconcile her ambitions with her identity.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Latin psychē, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek ψυχή (psukhḗ, “soul”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I've been driving in L.A. / And the world, it feels too big / Like a floating ball that's bound to break / Snap my psyche like a twig"
— 2022 January 28, Em Beihold, Nick Lopez, Dru DeCaro, “Numb Little Bug”, in Egg in the Backseat, performed by Em Beihold:
"We feel we have been victimised over the centuries. It’s part of our psyche – underneath it all we side with the underdog.”"
— 2023 November 20, Rory Carroll, Lisa O'Carroll, “‘It’s part of our psyche’: why Ireland sides with ‘underdog’ Palestine”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The trauma left a deep scar on her ____ that lasted for many years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The novel explored the inner ____ of a woman struggling to reconcile her ambitions with her identity.