Psychological Influences

noun something that cannot be weighed or measured

adjective unable to be assessed or measured accurately

• The imponderable factors affecting the outcome of the experiment were carefully considered.
• There are just too many imponderables in this situation for us to predict what will happen.
• I can't believe all the imponderables we have to deal with in this project.
• The imponderable nature of love makes it both exciting and unpredictable.

noun the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

verb to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

• The researcher's findings had a significant influence on the scientific community.
• My parents' opinions always seem to influence my decisions.
• I can't believe how much my friends' taste in music has influenced mine.
• The artist's unique style of painting continues to influence modern art movements.

adjective not obvious or easily noticed; delicate or faint; clever and indirect

• The artist used subtle shades of blue to create a calming atmosphere in the painting.
• I appreciate the subtle way you hinted at the surprise party without giving it away.
• She dropped a subtle hint that she was not interested in going out with him.
• His subtle manipulation of the situation went unnoticed by most people.

verb to encircle or enclose something completely

• The beautiful garden surrounds the majestic mansion.
• I love how all the shops surround the town square.
• We were surrounded by paparazzi at the movie premiere.
• Negative thoughts can surround your mind if you let them.