deep-seated issues
[/diːp ˈsiːtɪd ˈɪʃuːz/]
noun phrase
problemas enraizados / questões profundas
1. Fundamental or long-standing problems that are difficult to resolve because they have existed for a long time or are rooted in deeper causes
The country's deep-seated issues with corruption require systemic reform.
Os problemas enraizados do país com a corrupção exigem uma reforma sistêmica.
2. Psychological or emotional problems that originate from past experiences or unconscious factors
His deep-seated issues with trust stemmed from childhood abandonment.
Seus problemas profundos com confiança originaram-se do abandono na infância.
3. Structural or foundational difficulties within organizations, relationships, or systems
The company's deep-seated issues prevent it from competing effectively in the market.
Os problemas enraizados da empresa impedem que ela compete efetivamente no mercado.
In Brazilian culture and business contexts, the phrase 'problemas enraizados' is frequently used when discussing social, political, or organizational challenges that require long-term solutions. In American English, 'deep-seated issues' often appears in psychological discourse, therapy contexts, and social commentary about systemic inequality or institutional problems. The phrase emphasizes complexity and the need for comprehensive rather than quick-fix solutions.
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