B2adverbpsychologyhealth
US/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that is connected with the mind and feelings
In context
Moving abroad can be psychologically difficult for teenagers.
He was physically strong but psychologically unprepared for the pressure.
Psychologically, people often feel safer when they have a routine.
Words that go with psychologically
adverb + adjective
- psychologically damagingBullying can be psychologically damaging.
- psychologically healthyA psychologically healthy person can handle stress.
- psychologically preparedThe team was psychologically prepared for defeat.
- psychologically stressfulLosing a job is psychologically stressful.
- psychologically readyShe was not psychologically ready to return.
- psychologically traumaticThe accident was psychologically traumatic for him.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He felt psychological tired after the exam.Correct: He felt psychologically tired after the exam.