body image
noun/ˈbɒdi ɪmɪdʒ/
/ˈbɑːdi ɪmɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]- a person's mental picture of how good or bad their physical appearance is, especially when compared with how they think they should look
- Young people can struggle with their own body image as a result of seeing perfect photos of celebrities.
- Social media can promote an unrealistic body image.
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