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mental

[men-tl] / ˈmɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cerebral intellectual psychiatric subjective
STRONG
psychic psychological spiritual
WEAK
clairvoyant ideological imaginative immaterial inner intellective mysterious phrenic psychical rational reasoning subconscious subliminal telepathic thinking thoughtful unreal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
physical
WEAK
body
ADJECTIVE
(Informal) insane
Synonyms
WEAK
bonkers crazy deranged disturbed fruity loco lunatic mad mindless non compos mentis nuts nutsy potty unbalanced unstable
Antonyms
WEAK
balanced sane

Example Sentences

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The film’s perspective on mental health, including Sam being open about his use of antidepressants, is quietly refreshing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Details of organisations offering help and support with mental health, or feelings of despair are available at BBC Action Line.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app,” a Meta spokesperson told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Shift work disorder is linked to a range of serious concerns, including reduced mental sharpness, lower productivity, increased risk of car accidents, and more workplace injuries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

I make a mental note to tidy up before we leave.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.