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clima tóxico

[KLI-muh TOK-si-kuh]
nounmasculinepl: climas tóxicos
toxic environment
1. A workplace, social, or personal environment characterized by negativity, hostility, poor communication, and unhealthy dynamics that negatively affect mental health and well-being
The company's toxic climate led to high employee turnover and low morale.
O clima tóxico da empresa resultou em alta rotatividade de funcionários e baixo moral.
2. A hostile or dysfunctional atmosphere in any setting (relationships, families, communities) marked by disrespect and harmful behavior
Growing up in a toxic climate affected her emotional development.
Crescer em um clima tóxico afetou seu desenvolvimento emocional.
NYC Slang
bad vibes / toxic vibes
Synonyms
ambiente tóxicoatmosfera hostilambiente hostilambiente prejudicialclima negativoambiente tóxico
Antonyms
clima positivoambiente saudávelclima acolhedorambiente construtivoatmosfera agradável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
clima tóxico
Standard usage, commonly used in workplace and social contexts
Portugal
clima tóxico
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, widely understood in professional environments
Brazil (Informal)
ambiente chato / vibe ruim
More colloquial alternatives in casual conversation

Related Idioms & Phrases

um clima pesado
ar de tensão
ambiente de desconfiança
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