depersonalization

American  

[dee-pur-suh-nl-uh-zey-shuhn] / diˌpɜr sə nl əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of depersonalizing.

2. the state of being depersonalized.

3. Psychiatry. a state in which one no longer perceives the reality of one's self or one's environment.

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depersonalization British  

/ dɪˌpɜːsnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of depersonalizing

2. psychiatry an abnormal state of consciousness in which the subject feels unreal and detached from himself and the world

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Etymology

Origin of depersonalization

First recorded in 1905–10; depersonalize + -ation

Example Sentences

“Self-disturbances” characterize conditions such as psychosis, depersonalization, borderline personality disorder, codependency, eating disorders and dissociation, among many others.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023

Psychology researchers define burnout as experiencing depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and a loss of accomplishment or efficacy.

From Slate • May 17, 2023

Michels said depersonalization or feeling as if one is in a video game is common.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023

The Maslach Burnout Inventory, first published in 1981, measures burnout on three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization from work and sense of personal accomplishment.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

This is called depersonalization, in which the liveliness and details of character seem to vanish.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston