Synonyms for

Id

Verb / ɪd / / ˈaɪˈdi: / Another word for id — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the psyche that is the source of unconsious and instinctive impulses that seek satisfaction in accordance with the pleasure principle.

Synonyms & similar words

idaho gemstate id ego self personality identity psyche mind soul consciousness awareness intellect being creature organism entity existence individuality

Synonyms by register

Formal

instinct drive impulse appetite

Informal

gut feeling hunch urge craving

Literary

primal urge animalistic desire

Antonyms

ego superego consciousness reason intellect self-control

Common collocations

  • the id and ego
  • Freudian id
  • basic id
  • pure id
  • unconscious id
  • primitive id

Word family

noun id

Usage note

The 'id' is a technical term from psychoanalytic theory, referring to the primitive, instinctual part of the mind. It is rarely used in general conversation outside of this specific context.

Example sentences

  1. My id wants to eat all the candy in the store.
  2. Sometimes our id can lead us to make impulsive decisions.
  3. The id is one of the three parts of the psyche according to Sigmund Freud.
  4. It's important to balance the needs of our id with the needs of our ego and superego.
  5. The id is often associated with our primal and animalistic desires.

Quotes

  • The id is the part of the iceberg that is below the water.
  • The id is like a horse, and the ego is like the rider.
  • The id is the land of the senses.

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