inner voice

The 'inner voice' is a common psychological phenomenon involving self-talk, reflection, and decision-making within one's mind.

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Definition

B2Psychology

(common)The internal dialogue or thoughts that occur within a person's mind, reflecting their feelings and reasoning.

Example

  • Her inner voice kept telling her to stay calm during the interview.

B2Self-Help

(common)The sense of self-guidance or intuition that helps an individual make decisions or understand their emotions.

Example

  • Trusting his inner voice, he decided to take the job offer.

C1Cognitive Processes

(technical)The mental process of silently speaking to oneself, including planning, self-reflection, and problem-solving.

Example

  • During the exam, she used her inner voice to organize her thoughts and answer the questions.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "inner voice":

internal monologueinner manhear voicessotto vocegive voice