Engelsk

psychologically

gb/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
B2 Engelsk
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb formal B2 property
1

in a way affecting the mind

In a way that affects your mind or feelings.

Bruksmønster: psychologically + [adjective]; be psychologically [adjective]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse this where simple mentally is more natural in casual speech, or confuse it with psychiatrically (medical treatment context).
Synonymer
mentally (More common and less formal.) | emotionally (Focuses more on feelings than the mind in general.)
Antonymer
physically (Concerns the body rather than the mind.)
Ordkombinasjoner
psychologically difficult |psychologically hard |psychologically demanding |psychologically harmful |psychologically damaging |psychologically exhausting |psychologically safe |psychologically prepared |psychologically ready |psychologically resilient
Temaer
health |emotions |psychology
Eksempler
  • Working from home can be psychologically isolating for some people.
  • The constant criticism was psychologically damaging.
  • Athletes have to be psychologically ready for big matches.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I was psychologically tired after the exam.
  • The movie was psychologically scary for me.
adverb formal C1 relation
2

from psychology’s point of view

From the point of view of psychology.

Bruksmønster: Psychologically, [clause]; analyze [something] psychologically
Vanlig feil:
Learners may place the adverb awkwardly; it is often used at the start of a sentence (Psychologically, ...) or after a verb (explain/analyze ... psychologically).
Synonymer
theoretically (Broader; not limited to psychology.) | clinically (Often implies medical/therapeutic context rather than general psychological analysis.)
Antonymer
practically (Focuses on real-world action rather than theoretical explanation.)
Ordkombinasjoner
psychologically, it suggests |psychologically, this means |psychologically, we respond |explain psychologically |analyze psychologically |understand psychologically |view psychologically |psychologically oriented |psychologically informed |psychologically based
Temaer
education |psychology |research
Eksempler
  • Psychologically, the urge to fit in is very powerful.
  • The book approaches addiction psychologically rather than morally.
  • Researchers are trying to explain the behavior psychologically.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • Psychologically, people like to feel safe.
  • We can understand this problem psychologically.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
psychologically
IPA
GB/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Stavelser og trykk
psy - cho - lo - gic - ally (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: psychologically
  • Plural: psychologicallies
Ordfamilie
Forms
psychologicallies noun
Core family
psychology noun B1 psychological adjective B1 psychologist noun B1
Related words
psychiatry noun B2 psychiatrist noun B2 psychiatric adjective B2 psychotherapy noun C1 psychotherapist noun
Advanced or less common
psychoanalysis noun psychoanalytic adjective psychosis noun psychotic adjective
Uttrykk

psychologically speaking

1
/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase formal

from a psychological viewpoint

From the point of view of psychology.

Eksempler
  • Psychologically speaking, rewards work better than punishment for many children.
  • Psychologically speaking, uncertainty can feel worse than bad news.
  • Psychologically speaking, the first impression sets expectations.

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