mental

Relating to the mind, thoughts, or feelings.

• Sleep is important for mental health.
• The job caused her considerable mental stress.
• He received treatment for a mental illness.

Similar words: psychological

Opposites: physical

Common phrases: mental health, mental illness, mental processes, mental wellbeing

Relating to understanding, reasoning, or thinking, rather than feelings.

• This puzzle requires mental effort.
• She is very good at mental arithmetic.
• The test measures mental ability rather than emotional awareness.

Similar words: intellectual, cognitive

Opposites: emotional

Common phrases: mental ability, mental arithmetic, mental effort, mental acuity

The condition of your mind, including how you feel and cope with things.

• I need a break for my mental.
• She says running keeps her mental strong.
• He worked on his mental before the next match.

Similar words: state of mind, mindset

Common phrases: my mental, protect your mental, strong mental