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inability to concentrate

[/ɪnəˈbɪləti tu ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/]
noun phrase
incapacidade de concentração
1. The lack of ability or difficulty in focusing one's attention on a single task or thought
His inability to concentrate on his studies affected his grades.
A incapacidade de concentração dele nos estudos afetou suas notas.
2. A mental condition characterized by distraction and lack of focus
The patient's inability to concentrate was a symptom of her anxiety disorder.
A incapacidade de concentração da paciente era um sintoma de seu transtorno de ansiedade.
Synonyms
lack of concentrationpoor focusdifficulty concentratingdistractibilityinattention
Antonyms
ability to concentratefocusconcentrationattentivenessmental clarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incapacidade de concentração
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
dificuldade de concentração
Alternative informal usage
Portugal
incapacidade de concentração
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
falta de concentração
Alternative informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind wandering
scattered thoughts
lose focus
can't get your head in the game
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