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

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

From Los Angeles Times

The humor here tempers the seriousness of Ms. De Souza’s message—a nude staring into a mirror that reflects the Venus of Willendorf is a celebration of femininity and a commentary on body image—without diminishing the overall impact.

From The Wall Street Journal

Patients weren’t confused about their body image or their desire to be thin.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ad was banned along with two by SkinnyJab and CheqUp for irresponsibly exploiting insecurities around body image.

From BBC

Kit and body image 'holding girls back from sport'

From BBC