body image

American  

noun

1. an intellectual or idealized image of what one's body is or should be like that is sometimes misconceived in such mental disorders as anorexia nervosa.

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body image British  

noun

1. psychol an individual's concept of his or her own body

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Etymology

Origin of body image

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Kildunne is not the first women's rugby player to highlight Issues of body image and food.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The cases center on users like Kaley G.M., the plaintiff in the Los Angeles case, who said she developed depression, chronic anxiety and body image issues from early and intense exposure to social media.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Yet the group also ventured into deeper territory — boundaries, mental health, body image and community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

It's this pressure that worries specialists such as Jen Tomei, a nutritional and eating disorder therapist, who gives talks in schools about body image.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Angela had made no mention of Dave Bendix, but she had body image issues that Schmidt rated severe.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin