soul-crushing
[/ˈsoʊl ˌkrʌʃɪŋ/]
adjective
deprimente; desmoralizador; que esmaga a alma
1. causing severe emotional distress, despair, or loss of hope; deeply demoralizing
Working in that soul-crushing job for ten years finally broke his spirit.
Trabalhar naquele emprego deprimente por dez anos finalmente quebrou seu espírito.
2. extremely disheartening or disappointing in a way that affects one's emotional well-being
The soul-crushing defeat left the team devastated.
A derrota desmoralizadora deixou o time devastado.
3. oppressive or exhausting in a manner that drains one's enthusiasm and motivation
The soul-crushing monotony of the assembly line job drove her to seek a career change.
A monotonia deprimente do trabalho na linha de montagem a levou a procurar uma mudança de carreira.
This term became increasingly prevalent in American and Brazilian workplace discourse in the 21st century, particularly when discussing corporate jobs, bureaucratic processes, and systemic oppression. It reflects modern anxieties about work-life balance, job satisfaction, and mental health. In Brazil, it's often used to describe both personal hardships and broader social/political frustrations.
NYC Slang
soul-crushing; killer; a real downer; a total bummer
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