egodystonic

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Etymology

From ego +‎ dystonic.

Adjective

egodystonic (comparative more egodystonic, superlative most egodystonic)

  1. (psychology) 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.
    Synonym: ego alien
    Antonym: egosyntonic

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