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Depersonalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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depersonalizing

 

[ diːˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

psychology

To remove or reduce the personal identity or individuality of someone, typically through psychological means.

Synonyms

alienation, dehumanize, detachment.

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Word Description / Examples
depersonalizing

This term is often used in psychology to describe a feeling where someone feels detached from their own identity or body. It's commonly applied in clinical settings.

  • He described his experience as depersonalizing, feeling disconnected from his own actions.
  • During stressful times, she sometimes experiences depersonalizing episodes.
dehumanize

Dehumanize means to strip someone of their human qualities or dignity. It's generally used in negative contexts, often to protest against cruel or unjust treatment.

  • The rhetoric used was intended to dehumanize the refugees.
  • The film portrays how war can dehumanize soldiers.
detachment

Detachment refers to a sense of emotional separation or disinterest. It can be used in everyday situations as well as in psychological contexts, indicating a lack of connection or passion.

  • There was a noticeable detachment in his voice when he spoke about the incident.
  • She admired his calm detachment in stressful situations.
alienation

Alienation refers to a sense of being isolated or estranged. It can be used in both psychological and sociological contexts, often to describe someone who feels cut off from society or their surroundings.

  • He felt a deep sense of alienation after moving to a new city.
  • The novel explores themes of alienation and loneliness.

Examples of usage

  • Depersonalizing someone by treating them as an object.
  • She felt like she was depersonalizing herself in order to fit in.
  • The process of depersonalizing a patient in a clinical setting can have negative consequences.
  • Depersonalizing can lead to a sense of disconnection from oneself.
  • The act of depersonalizing can be harmful to one's mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "depersonalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despersonalizar

🇮🇳 वैयक्तिकरण से मुक्त करना

🇩🇪 entpersonalisieren

🇮🇩 depersonalisasi

🇺🇦 деперсоналізувати

🇵🇱 depersonalizować

🇯🇵 脱人格化する

🇫🇷 dépersonnaliser

🇪🇸 despersonalizar

🇹🇷 depersonalize etmek

🇰🇷 개인화 제거

🇸🇦 إلغاء الشخصية

🇨🇿 depersonalizovat

🇸🇰 depersonalizovať

🇨🇳 去个性化

🇸🇮 depersonalizirati

🇮🇸 afpersónugera

🇰🇿 жекешелендіруден айыру

🇬🇪 პერსონალიზაციის გაუქმება

🇦🇿 şəxsiyyətdən çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 despersonalizar

Etymology

The term 'depersonalizing' originated in psychology to describe the experience of feeling detached from oneself or one's identity. It is often used in the context of mental health and therapy to address issues of self-identity and individuality. The concept of depersonalization has been studied extensively in psychology and psychiatry, exploring its causes, symptoms, and potential treatments.

See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,886, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.