Adlerian

adjective

Ad·​le·​ri·​an äd-ˈlir-ē-ən 

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: of, relating to, or being a theory and technique of psychotherapy emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority, a will to power, and overcompensation in neurotic processes

Examples of Adlerian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aided by its curious title, The Courage To Be Disliked is a parabolic conversation between a youth and a philosopher designed to explicate the intersection of Greek philosophy and Adlerian psychology. — Tim Maurer, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025

The Courage to Be Disliked is based on Adlerian theory, a psychology created by Austrian psychotherapist, Alfred Adler, that encourages people to embrace the possibility of being disliked by others in order to live more freely. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024

Dennis and Bottome treated him as a laboratory subject for Adlerian therapy, with Adler helping from afar. — Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Alfred adler + -ian entry 2

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Adlerian

• aegean
• aptian
• boolean
• korean
• linnaean
• plebeian
• protean
• ruffian
• wolffian
• caesarian
• cyclopean
• european

Medical Definition

Adlerian

adjective

Ad·​le·​ri·​an ad-ˈlir-ē-ən  äd- 

: of, relating to, or being a theory and technique of psychotherapy emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority, a will to power, and overcompensation in neurotic processes