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psychological moment

American

noun

the proper or critical time for achieving a desired result.

She found the right psychological moment to make her request.

psychological moment British

noun

the most appropriate time for producing a desired effect

he proposed to her at the psychological moment

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Etymology

Origin of psychological moment

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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A big reason why this league win is such an important psychological moment for Areteta and Arsenal, is that the Arsenal manager was able to overcome long-time friend and mentor Pep Guardola.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Granted, that may only be for a couple of hours, with Pep Guardiola's side facing Burnley at Turf Moor at 15:00 BST, but it still represents a significant psychological moment.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2022

How they fare over this block feels like an important psychological moment in the life of the team this season.

From The Guardian • Jan. 14, 2016

Bradman let his tail flail away for 30 minutes, taking Australia's score up to 200 for 9 and then, and at what he thought was "the appropriate psychological moment", he declared.

From The Guardian • May 9, 2013

Just at that psychological moment, the widow caught up with Gato.

From Caybigan by Hopper, James

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