exceptional stress
[ɪk'sɛpʃənəl strɛs]
noun phrasepl: exceptional stresses
estresse excepcional
1. Unusually high or extreme level of mental, emotional, or physical pressure that exceeds normal circumstances
The athlete experienced exceptional stress during the Olympic competition.
O atleta experimentou estresse excepcional durante a competição olímpica.
2. In engineering/physics: stress that exceeds normal design parameters or expected load conditions
The bridge structure was analyzed under exceptional stress conditions to ensure safety.
A estrutura da ponte foi analisada sob condições de estresse excepcional para garantir segurança.
3. In psychology: abnormal psychological pressure resulting from extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances
Disaster survivors often undergo exceptional stress that requires professional mental health support.
Sobreviventes de desastres frequentemente sofrem estresse excepcional que requer apoio de saúde mental profissional.
In Brazilian and American contexts, 'exceptional stress' is commonly used in medical, psychological, and occupational safety discussions. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in discussions about workplace mental health (saúde mental no trabalho) and natural disaster response. In the USA, it frequently appears in legal contexts regarding workers' compensation and post-traumatic stress claims.
NYC Slang
off-the-hook stress, crazy stress, through-the-roof stress
Related Idioms & Phrases
under exceptional stress
exceptional stress conditions
subjected to exceptional stress
cope with exceptional stress
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