Psychoanalytic Concepts

noun a mental or emotional disorder that affects only part of the personality, is accompanied by a less distorted perception of reality than in a psychosis, and is characterized by various types of anxiety (such as phobias, obsessions, or compulsions)

• The patient exhibited symptoms of neurosis, including anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
• She's always worrying about every little thing, it's like she has some kind of neurosis.
• He's so neurotic, always overthinking everything.
• The neurosis of society was evident in the widespread fear and paranoia surrounding the pandemic.

noun a mental state that exists before conscious awareness

adjective relating to or existing in the mind before conscious awareness

• The preconscious mind is responsible for storing information that is readily available for recall.
• Sometimes our preconscious thoughts can influence our actions without us even realizing it.
• I swear, my preconscious mind is always looking out for me, like a silent guardian.
• His preconscious desires bubbled to the surface in the form of vivid dreams.

adjective relating to or suffering from a combination of psychological and neurological symptoms

• The patient was diagnosed with psychoneurotic disorder after exhibiting symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
• My friend is a bit psychoneurotic when it comes to keeping everything organized and in its place.
• Some people might think I'm just being psychoneurotic, but I can't help it - I need everything to be perfect!
• Her psychoneurotic tendencies were like a dark cloud hanging over her, preventing her from fully enjoying life.

adjective relating to processes or phenomena occurring within the mind or psyche

• The therapist focused on exploring the patient's intrapsychic conflicts during the session.
• She's been dealing with a lot of intrapsychic stuff lately.
• I can't believe how messed up my intrapsychic state is right now.
• His intrapsychic struggles were like a storm raging within him.

noun a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes

• The psychologist explained that a parapraxis is a mistake in speech or action believed to reveal unconscious thoughts or motives.
• I made a parapraxis and accidentally called my teacher 'mom' in class.
• I had a total brain fart and had a parapraxis during my presentation.
• Her habit of constantly losing her keys can be seen as a parapraxis for her fear of commitment.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The psychiatrist diagnosed him as an actual neurotic based on his symptoms and behavior.
• She's a bit of an actual neurotic when it comes to cleanliness and organization.
• I never realized how much of an actual neurotic he is until we started living together.
• In a way, being an actual neurotic about time management can actually be a good thing in this fast-paced world.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• Les additions latentes dans le contrat doivent être examinées de près avant de le signer.
• N'oublie pas de vérifier les additions latentes dans le contrat avant de le valider.
• Fais gaffe aux additions latentes dans le contrat, ça peut être piège.
• Les additions latentes dans cette situation peuvent être comparées à des obstacles cachés.