psychologically

[ sahy-kuh-loj-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that pertains to the mind or mental phenomena, especially to awareness, feeling, or motivation:

   Poor-quality sleep is less restorative, both physically and psychologically.

   Loss of social support has impacted the patients economically as well as psychologically.

Other Words From

• non·psy·cho·log·i·cal·ly adverb
• sem·i·psy·cho·log·i·cal·ly adverb
• un·psy·cho·log·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychologically¹

psychological ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

I have been psychologically preparing for this outcome even as much as I wanted to avoid that reality.

From Salon

“The victims were forced, including through acts of violence, to work hours that were physically and psychologically unbearable…and to live in inhumane conditions, under permanent surveillance.”

From BBC

We wanted, psychologically — we wanted to make the audience feel conflicted, morally conflicted.

From Salon

However, despite his remarkably quick return, he says it took time psychologically to recover from the procedure.

From BBC

And part of me can’t accept that a psychologically unfit liar and criminal, who has demonstrated contempt for our form of government and for a majority of our citizens, should be so successful.

From Salon

Related Words

• culturally
• philosophically
• politically