Meaning & use

psyche

noun·Advanced

The human mind or spirit, especially as the source of a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

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Years of criticism from his coach left a lasting mark on the young athlete's psyche.

The novel explores the psyche of a soldier struggling to adjust to life after war.

A note on using this word

Psyche is often used in psychological or literary contexts to refer to the deeper, less visible workings of a person's mental life.

Words with a similar meaning

mindpsychologyinner self

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