precontemplative

adjective

Before contemplation.

“See also: egosyntonic”

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Meanings

adjectiveprecontemplative (not comparable)
  1. not comparableBefore contemplation.
    1. not comparablehuman sciencesIn a phase of mental activity in which one does not yet begin to recognize or acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use.

      See also: egosyntonic

Origin

From pre- + contemplative.

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APA

precontemplative. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemplative

MLA

“precontemplative.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemplative. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “precontemplative,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemplative.

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