schizophrenic

• Qui se rapporte à la schizophrénie ou qui en est caractéristique, trouble mental grave ; utilisé aussi de façon informelle pour qualifier un comportement contradictoire ou incohérent.

Relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder; also used informally to describe contradictory or inconsistent behavior.

1. Relating to schizophreniaB2formalmedical

   Of or pertaining to the mental disorder schizophrenia, characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior.

   Schizophrénique (relatif à la schizophrénie)

   • The patient was diagnosed with a schizophrenic disorder.
   • Schizophrenic symptoms can include hallucinations and delusions.
   • The study focused on the genetic factors of schizophrenic conditions.

2. C1informal

   Displaying contradictory or inconsistent qualities, ideas, or behaviors, often used metaphorically.

   Contradictoire ou incohérent

   • The government's policy on the issue seems schizophrenic, changing direction constantly.
   • His schizophrenic approach to work makes it hard for the team to follow.
   • The movie had a schizophrenic tone, shifting from comedy to horror abruptly.

   Synonymesambivalentconflictingcontradictorydividederraticfragmentedinconsistentparadoxicalsplit

   Antonymescoherentconsistentunified

• Nom désignant une personne atteinte de schizophrénie, un trouble mental chronique caractérisé par des perturbations de la pensée, de la perception et du comportement.

A noun referring to a person who is affected by schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.

1. Person with schizophreniaB2formalmedical

   A person who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

   Personne atteinte de schizophrénie

   • The clinic provides support groups for schizophrenics and their families.
   • He is a schizophrenic who manages his condition with medication and therapy.
   • The documentary interviewed several schizophrenics about their daily lives.