"desuggestive" meaning in English

See desuggestive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From de- + suggestive. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|suggestive}} de- + suggestive Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} desuggestive (not comparable)
  1. (psychology, uncommon) Of or pertaining to the rejection of suggestions that are likely to cause insecurity or a lack of confidence. Tags: not-comparable, uncommon Categories (topical): Psychology Related terms: desuggestion
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