Psychological Disorders Vocabulary

noun the quality or state of being circumstantial; the quality of being detailed or specific in describing events or situations

• The psychiatrist noted the patient's circumstantiality in their speech, indicating a possible mental health condition.
• She tends to go off on tangents a lot, showing some circumstantiality in her storytelling.
• His explanations are so long-winded, full of circumstantiality, it's hard to follow what he's trying to say.
• The intricate plot of the novel was filled with circumstantiality, leading readers on a complex journey of clues and revelations.

adjective causing great and usually irreparable harm or damage

• The hurricane caused destructive damage to the coastal town.
• The fire was so destructive, it burned down the entire building.
• His attitude is so destructive, it's like he's a wrecking ball.
• Gossip can be just as destructive as a physical weapon, causing harm and hurt.

noun a person who uses drugs, especially illegally or excessively

• The police are cracking down on drug users in the city.
• I heard that John's cousin is a drug user.
• Stay away from that guy, he's a heavy drug user.
• Being addicted to social media can turn someone into a digital drug user.

noun a state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol

adjective intoxicated

• The suspect was arrested for public intoxication.
• She had a bit too much to drink and ended up in a state of intoxication.
• He was so wasted, he reached a level of intoxication that was off the charts.
• The beauty of the sunset filled me with a sense of intoxication.

noun a person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being

• It is important to prioritize mental health by seeking professional help when needed.
• Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
• Don't forget to check in on your mental health, it's just as crucial as your physical well-being.
• Just like we exercise to maintain physical health, we need to practice self-care for our mental health as well.

noun a medical condition characterized by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the nervous system

• A nervous disorder is a medical condition that affects the nervous system.
• She was diagnosed with a nervous disorder, but she's handling it well.
• I heard he's got some sort of nervous disorder, poor guy.
• The chaotic situation at work gave me a nervous disorder.

adjective describing a lack of emotion or showing no emotion

• The scientist presented a nonemotional analysis of the data during the conference.
• She tends to be pretty nonemotional when it comes to making decisions.
• I can't believe how nonemotional he was when he broke up with her.
• His nonemotional facade was just a cover for the pain he was feeling inside.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The professor dismissed the student's presentation as mere nonsense talk.
• Stop with the nonsense talk and get to the point!
• I can't stand all this nonsense talk, it's driving me crazy.
• His promises were nothing but empty nonsense talk.

noun an abnormal or immoral behavior or practice

• The psychologist studied the roots of sexual perversion in his patient.
• I can't believe he's into that kind of perversion.
• That movie was so twisted, full of perversion!
• The perversion of justice in that case was evident to all.

noun a person whose sexual behavior is considered abnormal or unacceptable

verb to lead someone away from what is considered right, natural, or acceptable behavior

• The man was accused of being a pervert after he was caught spying on his neighbors.
• Dude, that guy is such a pervert, always making inappropriate comments.
• I heard he's a total perv, always hitting on younger girls.
• His obsession with control borders on being a psychological pervert.

adjective describing something that is done or said over and over again in the same way

• The repetitive nature of the task can lead to decreased productivity.
• I can't stand doing the same thing over and over again, it's so repetitive.
• This job is so boring, it's just repetitive as hell.
• His speech was like a broken record, so repetitive and lacking in originality.

adjective relating to or tending toward suicide; self-destructive

• The patient exhibited signs of suicidal ideation and was immediately referred to a mental health professional.
• She's been feeling really low lately, to the point where she's been having suicidal thoughts.
• I can't believe he's so down that he's talking about doing something suicidal.
• The company's decision to invest all its money in one risky project seemed almost suicidal.

verb to steal (something) by committing theft

• The police are investigating a group of thieves who have been targeting high-end jewelry stores.
• I heard that someone tried to thieve a car from the parking lot last night.
• Watch out for that guy, he's known to thieve from unsuspecting tourists.
• Gossip can thieve away someone's reputation faster than anything else.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of radiation or radioactivity

• Radiophobia is a term used to describe an irrational fear of radiation.
• Some people have radiophobia and refuse to undergo medical tests involving radiation.
• I don't get why some people have radiophobia, it's not that big of a deal.
• Her radiophobia towards change was hindering her personal growth.

noun a person who is worried about their health and seeks medical attention excessively, despite being healthy

adjective describing someone who is worried about their health and seeks medical attention excessively, despite being healthy

• The worried well often seek reassurance from healthcare professionals for minor ailments.
• My mom is part of the worried well group, always fretting about her health.
• Don't be part of the worried well crowd, it's just a little cold.
• The worried well are like hypochondriacs, always convinced something is wrong.

verb to carry off or lead away (a person) illegally and in secret or by force, especially to kidnap

• The police are investigating a case of abducting a prominent businessman.
• I heard that someone was caught abducting a celebrity last night.
• Did you see that movie about abducting aliens?
• Her thoughts were constantly abducting her from reality.

adjective deviating from the normal or usual course; departing from the usual or natural type

• The scientist identified an aberrational pattern in the data that required further investigation.
• Her behavior was so aberrational that it left everyone puzzled.
• I can't believe he did something so aberrational, it's totally out of character for him.
• The artist's painting was deliberately aberrational, challenging viewers to see things in a different light.

adverb in a way that is not normal or typical

• The results of the experiment showed an abnormally high level of acidity in the soil sample.
• She was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which was unusual for her.
• I heard that he abnormally aced the test without studying at all.
• His ability to empathize with others was abnormally strong, making him a great counselor.

adjective relating to or having a fear of cats

• The aelurophobic patient experienced extreme anxiety when a cat entered the room.
• My friend is aelurophobic, so she always avoids going to places where there might be cats.
• I didn't know you were aelurophobic, that's why you freaked out when the cat came near you!
• Her aelurophobic tendencies extended beyond just cats, as she also avoided anything associated with feline imagery.