psyche
noun/ˈsaɪki/
Frequency rank: #8,419 most common English word
Meaning
the human mind, soul, or spirit, especially as it influences behavior and emotion.
Example sentence
The trauma left deep scars on her psyche, affecting how she saw the world.
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