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slow thinking

[sloʊ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]
noun
pensamento lento
1. Deliberate, careful cognitive processing that involves conscious effort and attention to detail, typically contrasted with automatic or intuitive thinking
Slow thinking allows us to solve complex mathematical problems by breaking them down into smaller steps.
O pensamento lento nos permite resolver problemas matemáticos complexos dividindo-os em etapas menores.
2. A cognitive state characterized by reduced processing speed, often associated with fatigue, concentration difficulties, or certain medical conditions
After a long shift, the worker experienced slow thinking and made several errors.
Após um turno longo, o trabalhador experimentou pensamento lento e cometeu vários erros.
Synonyms
deliberate thinkinganalytical thinkingconscious reasoningreflective thinkingSystem 2 thinking
Antonyms
fast thinkingintuitive thinkingautomatic thinkingquick thinkingSystem 1 thinking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento lento
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
raciocínio lento
More commonly used in Portugal; emphasizes reasoning aspect
General
pensamento deliberado
Alternative term emphasizing conscious deliberation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take time to think
weigh one's words
think twice
put on one's thinking cap
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