심리적
Relating to the mental and emotional state of a person. It is used to describe factors or effects that concern the mind rather than the body.
Examples
3 of 5그는 심리적 안정이 필요해 보여요.
He seems to need psychological stability.
색채가 인간의 심리적 변화에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구.
A study on the effect of colors on human psychological changes.
심리적 마케팅은 소비자의 마음을 움직인다.
Psychological marketing moves the consumer's heart.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sim-ri: 'Sim' means heart/mind (like in Sim-jang/heart).
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 과도한 업무로 인해 ____ 스트레스를 겪는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심리적
Examples
그는 심리적 안정이 필요해 보여요.
everydayHe seems to need psychological stability.
색채가 인간의 심리적 변화에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구.
academicA study on the effect of colors on human psychological changes.
심리적 마케팅은 소비자의 마음을 움직인다.
businessPsychological marketing moves the consumer's heart.
환자의 심리적 상태를 먼저 파악해야 합니다.
formalThe patient's psychological state must be identified first.
이건 심리적인 문제야.
informalThis is a psychological problem.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
심리 치료
psychotherapy
심리 검사
psychological test
심리전
psychological warfare
Often Confused With
정신적 (mental) is broader; 심리적 specifically relates to feelings and behaviors (psychological).
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS Speaking and Writing when discussing the impact of stress or social media on individuals.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '신체적' (physical).
Memory Tip
Sim-ri: 'Sim' means heart/mind (like in Sim-jang/heart).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 心 (heart/mind), 理 (reason/logic), and 的 (suffix for adjective).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 과도한 업무로 인해 ____ 스트레스를 겪는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심리적
Related Vocabulary
More psychology words
해소하다
B2To get rid of a bad state, feeling, or problem. It is commonly used with abstract nouns like stress, misunderstanding, or conflict.
유도하다
B2To lead, guide, or induce a person or thing toward a certain direction or state. In science, it can also mean to induce a reaction.
결여되다
B1To lack a necessary quality, component, or element. It is often used for abstract qualities like sincerity or common sense.
능동적
B2Acting on one's own initiative; taking the lead or being proactive rather than waiting for instructions or reacting to others.
모방하다
B2To copy or follow the behavior, style, or actions of another, often as a way of learning or creating something similar.
고취하다
B2To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain spirit, courage, or consciousness in someone.
인지적
B1Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.
인식하다
B1To perceive, realize, or become aware of something through the senses or the mind.
적응하다
B1To adjust or get used to new conditions, environments, or situations. It refers to both biological adaptation and social adjustment.
수동적
B1Acting only when prompted or commanded by others, rather than taking initiative. It implies a lack of self-driven action.
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