Definition of Identity crisis

1. Noun. Distress and disorientation (especially in adolescence) resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and one's role in society.


Definition of Identity crisis

1. Noun. (psychology) A crisis of personal identity as defined by Erik Erikson. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Identity crisis

1. Chaotic concept of self wherein one's role in life appears to be an insoluble dilemma often expressed by isolation, withdrawal, rebellion and extremism. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Identity Crisis

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identifying
identifying(a)
identikit
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identism
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identitarianism
identitarianisms
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identities
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identity cards
identity crises
identity crisis (current term)
identity disorder
identity element
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identity of indiscernibles
identity operator
identity theft
identity thefts
identity verification
identityless
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Literary usage of Identity crisis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1844)
"Moreover, in a joint family, a child can find his ideal from persons other than his parents and he faces less identity crisis there. ..."

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