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restrictive atmosphere

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪv ˈætməsfɪər/]
noun phrasepl: restrictive atmospheres
atmosfera restritiva
1. An environment or setting characterized by strict limitations, rules, and constraints that limit freedom of expression, movement, or action
The company's restrictive atmosphere made it difficult for employees to innovate and take creative risks.
A atmosfera restritiva da empresa dificultava que os funcionários inovassem e corressem riscos criativos.
2. A social or institutional environment where rules and regulations are enforced strictly, limiting personal autonomy
Students felt suffocated by the restrictive atmosphere of the boarding school.
Os alunos se sentiam sufocados pela atmosfera restritiva da escola interna.
Synonyms
oppressive atmospherestifling environmentconstraining atmospherelimiting environmentrigid atmosphere
Antonyms
permissive atmosphereliberal atmosphereopen environmentfree atmosphereflexible environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atmosfera restritiva
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
clima restritivo
Alternative colloquial term sometimes used
São Paulo
atmosfera restritiva / ambiente opressor
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
atmosfera restritiva
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

breathing room
walk on eggshells
under someone's thumb
in a straitjacket
feeling caged
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