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poor frustration tolerance

[/pʊr frʌˈstreɪʃən ˈtɑːlərəns/]
noun phrase
baixa tolerância à frustração
1. A psychological condition characterized by difficulty managing or coping with frustrating situations, often leading to emotional outbursts, irritability, or maladaptive behaviors
His poor frustration tolerance caused him to quit his job impulsively after a minor setback.
A sua baixa tolerância à frustração o levou a deixar o emprego impulsivamente após um pequeno revés.
2. The inability to remain calm or composed when facing obstacles, delays, or unmet expectations
Children with poor frustration tolerance may struggle with academic tasks that require persistence.
Crianças com baixa tolerância à frustração podem ter dificuldades com tarefas acadêmicas que exigem persistência.
NYC Slang
can't handle the heat, gets bent out of shape easy, short fuse
Synonyms
low frustration tolerancedifficulty tolerating frustrationirritabilitylow distress toleranceimpulsivity
Antonyms
high frustration toleranceemotional resiliencepatiencecomposureemotional regulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa tolerância à frustração
Standard usage in psychological and clinical contexts
São Paulo
pouca tolerância à frustração
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
baixa tolerância à frustração
Standard usage; may use colloquial 'impaciência' in informal speech
Portugal
baixa tolerância à frustração
Standard European Portuguese; formal psychological terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing one's temper
hitting the wall
at the end of one's rope
losing patience
having a short fuse
blowing off steam
reaching one's breaking point
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