egodystonic

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Etymology

From ego +‎ dystonic.

Adjective

egodystonic (comparative more egodystonic, superlative most egodystonic)

  1. (psychology, of behaviours, values, or beliefs) 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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