antipsychological
antipsychological adjective: contrary to human psychology.
Adjective
antipsychological (comparative more antipsychological, superlative most antipsychological)
- Contrary to human psychology
- The psychology of the influence of external forms on the conscious reactions of the masses is so far usually considered only when, as often happens, the most fundamental demands are violated; for instance, when objects which are to give the impression of ease are painted in colors which give a...1913, Hugo Muensterberg, Psychology and Industrial Efficiency
- Opposed to psychological approaches
- Though it was enthusiastically reviewed by the Reader and WBEZ, Montgomery felt that only some of his cast understood his minimalist, antipsychological method.2006 April 7, Justin Hayford, “Giving It All Away”, in Chicago Reader
Forms of antipsychological
| comparative | more antipsychological |
|---|---|
| superlative | most antipsychological |
Origin of antipsychological
From anti- + psychological.
Questions about antipsychological
- What does antipsychological mean?
- Antipsychological means contrary to human psychology.
- What part of speech is antipsychological?
- Antipsychological is an adjective.
Words near antipsychological in the dictionary
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