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flexible thinking

[FLEK-suh-bul THING-king]
noun
pensamento flexível
1. The ability to adapt one's thoughts, perspectives, or approaches in response to new information or changing circumstances
Flexible thinking allows professionals to find creative solutions when traditional methods don't work.
O pensamento flexível permite que profissionais encontrem soluções criativas quando os métodos tradicionais não funcionam.
2. Cognitive ability to shift between different mental sets or concepts without rigidity
Children who develop flexible thinking are better at problem-solving and adapting to new situations.
Crianças que desenvolvem pensamento flexível são melhores em resolver problemas e se adaptar a novas situações.
NYC Slang
thinking outside the box
Synonyms
adaptabilitycognitive flexibilitymental flexibilityopen-mindednesslateral thinking
Antonyms
rigidityinflexibilityfixed mindsetmental rigidityclosed-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento flexível
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pensamento adaptativo
Alternative term used in business contexts
Portugal
pensamento flexível
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep an open mind
to think on one's feet
to adapt to the times
to roll with the punches
to adjust one's sails
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