Terms In Psychology

noun a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person

• The concept of a doppelganger in literature often symbolizes a character's inner conflict.
• I swear I saw my doppelganger at the mall yesterday, it was so weird!
• Dude, you look like my doppelganger! It's like we could be twins!
• Her constant need for validation is like a doppelganger that follows her everywhere.

noun a person who is suffering from intense sorrow or distress

adjective feeling intense sorrow or distress

• She was left heartbroken when she found out he had been cheating on her.
• I can't believe she broke up with him, he's so heartbroken.
• He's totally crushed, completely heartbroken over the breakup.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy left the employees heartbroken.

noun a person who is intuitive

adjective relating to or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive

• The new software interface is designed to be intuitive for users of all experience levels.
• Once you get the hang of it, the app is pretty intuitive to use.
• Dude, this game is so intuitive, you'll pick it up in no time.
• Her intuitive understanding of human behavior makes her a great counselor.

adjective not seen or noticed

adverb in a way that is not seen or noticed

• The subtle changes in the environment often go unperceived by most people.
• I didn't notice the unperceived details in the painting until someone pointed them out to me.
• Dude, you have to pay attention to the unperceived stuff happening around you.
• The true intentions behind his actions remained unperceived by his colleagues.