diminished willpower
[dɪˈmɪnɪʃt ˈwɪlpaʊər]
noun phrase
força de vontade diminuída
1. A reduction in one's ability to exercise self-control, discipline, or determination to achieve goals
After weeks of illness, she experienced diminished willpower to exercise regularly.
Após semanas de doença, ela experimentou uma força de vontade diminuída para se exercitar regularmente.
2. Weakened mental resolve or motivation to resist temptation or maintain commitment
The patient's diminished willpower made it difficult to stick to the diet plan.
A força de vontade diminuída do paciente dificultou a adesão ao plano de dieta.
3. A psychological or physiological state characterized by reduced ability to make volitional choices
Fatigue can lead to diminished willpower in decision-making situations.
O cansaço pode levar a uma força de vontade diminuída em situações de tomada de decisão.
In Brazilian culture, diminished willpower is often discussed in contexts of health and personal development, where the concept of 'força de vontade' is highly valued. American discourse tends to frame it through psychological or medical lenses, sometimes relating to conditions like depression or burnout. The phrase is commonly used in self-help literature, wellness discussions, and clinical psychology in both cultures.
NYC Slang
no juice; running on empty
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