Egodystonic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Adjective
- 1 Of a behaviour, value, or belief, in conflict, or dissonant, with the needs and goals of the ego, or, further, in conflict with a person's ideal self-image.
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More examples"Intrusive thoughts are egodystonic."
Etymology
From ego + dystonic.
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