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low frustration tolerance

[/loʊ frʌˈstreɪʃən ˈtɑːlərəns/]
noun phrase
baixa tolerância à frustração
1. A psychological condition characterized by difficulty managing or enduring frustration, disappointment, or delayed gratification, often leading to emotional outbursts or impulsive behavior
His low frustration tolerance made it difficult for him to handle minor setbacks at work.
Sua baixa tolerância à frustração dificultava lidar com pequenos reveses no trabalho.
2. The inability to persist through challenging situations without becoming upset, angry, or giving up
Children with low frustration tolerance may throw tantrums when they cannot immediately solve a problem.
Crianças com baixa tolerância à frustração podem fazer birras quando não conseguem resolver um problema imediatamente.
NYC Slang
can't handle the heat; short fuse; easily triggered
Synonyms
intolerance to frustrationpoor frustration tolerancelow distress toleranceimpatience
Antonyms
high frustration toleranceemotional resiliencepatienceperseverance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa tolerância à frustração
Standard usage in psychology and clinical contexts
São Paulo
pouca tolerância com frustração
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
baixa tolerância à frustração
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard in European Portuguese psychology

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the end of one's rope
lose one's cool
short fuse
can't cut it
throw in the towel
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