precontemplative

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ contemplative

Adjective

precontemplative (not comparable)

1. Before contemplation.
   1. (medicine, psychiatry) In 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

Coordinate terms

• contemplative