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chronic stress

[ˈkrɒnɪk strɛs]
noun
estresse crônico
1. prolonged or long-term stress resulting from exposure to continuous stressors over an extended period, often leading to negative physical and mental health effects
Chronic stress from work deadlines can lead to anxiety and sleep disorders.
O estresse crônico decorrente de prazos no trabalho pode levar a ansiedade e distúrbios do sono.
2. a state of ongoing tension and worry that persists for weeks, months, or years
She suffered from chronic stress due to financial difficulties.
Ela sofria de estresse crônico devido a dificuldades financeiras.
Synonyms
prolonged stresslong-term stresspersistent stresscontinuous stress
Antonyms
acute stressshort-term stresstemporary stressrelaxation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estresse crônico
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estresse crônico
standard medical and colloquial usage
Portugal
stress crónico
Portuguese spelling with 'crónico'; also 'estresse crónico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear and tear
burning out
under constant pressure
at one's wits' end
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