intrapersonal

intrapersonal — adjective

1. related to the thoughts, feelings, and mental processes that happen inside a sin

1.形容詞C1
釋義

related to the thoughts, feelings, and mental processes that happen inside a single person's mind

例句

Ayana's journal helped her develop strong intrapersonal skills through daily self-reflection.

collocation: intrapersonal skills

The psychology course covered both interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.

同義詞
  • inner

    more general and everyday — can describe any interior quality (inner peace, inner voice), not limited to mental processes.

  • internal

    broader in meaning — can refer to physical interior (internal organs) as well as psychological states.

  • introspective

    more specific — implies active self-examination and reflection rather than general inner experience.

  • self-reflective

    emphasises the deliberate act of thinking about one's own thoughts and behaviour.

反義詞
  • interpersonal

    describes communication or processes that happen between two or more people, the direct opposite in scope.

用法筆記

Most common in psychology, education, and personal-development contexts. Often contrasted with interpersonal (between people). Not used in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌She has strong interpersonal skills' (when meaning internal self-awareness).
✅She has strong intrapersonal skills.
💡'interpersonal' refers to relationships between people; 'intrapersonal' refers to what happens inside one person's own mind.