Depersonalize: meaning, definitions and examples
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depersonalize
[ diːˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz ]
psychology
To remove or eliminate personal feelings, emotions, or identity from a situation or experience, often as a coping mechanism or defense mechanism.
Synonyms
depersonalization, detachment, dissociate
Examples of usage
- Therapists may use techniques to help patients depersonalize traumatic memories.
- In order to make a fair decision, it is important to depersonalize the situation and focus on facts.
general
To make something impersonal or objective by removing personal elements or feelings.
Synonyms
dehumanize, depersonalization, objectify
Examples of usage
- The author chose to depersonalize the narrative by using a third-person perspective.
- In business, it is often necessary to depersonalize feedback in order to maintain professionalism.
Translations
Translations of the word "depersonalize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despersonalizar
🇮🇳 व्यक्तित्वहीन करना
🇩🇪 entpersonalisieren
🇮🇩 depersonalisasi
🇺🇦 деперсоналізувати
🇵🇱 depersonalizować
🇯🇵 個人化しない
🇫🇷 dépersonnaliser
🇪🇸 despersonalizar
🇹🇷 kişiselleştirmemek
🇰🇷 비개인화하다
🇸🇦 إلغاء الطابع الشخصي
🇨🇿 depersonalizovat
🇸🇰 depersonalizovať
🇨🇳 去人格化
🇸🇮 depersonalizirati
🇮🇸 afpersónugera
🇰🇿 жекешелендіру
🇬🇪 პიროვნების წართმევა
🇦🇿 şəxsi xüsusiyyətləri aradan qaldırmaq
🇲🇽 despersonalizar
Word origin
The term 'depersonalize' originates from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'negate' and 'personalize' meaning 'to make personal or individual'. It first appeared in English in the mid-20th century, primarily in the field of psychology to describe the process of detaching oneself from personal emotions or identity.
See also: depersonalization, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.