tacit stress
[/ˈtæsɪt strɛs/]
nounpl: tacit stresses
estresse tácito
1. Psychological pressure or tension that is implied, understood, or communicated indirectly rather than explicitly stated
The tacit stress in the room was palpable when the boss entered without greeting anyone.
O estresse tácito na sala era palpável quando o chefe entrou sem cumprimentar ninguém.
2. In linguistics and phonetics, stress applied to a syllable that is not overtly marked but is perceived or understood from context
The tacit stress on certain words helps convey the underlying meaning of the sentence.
O estresse tácito em certas palavras ajuda a transmitir o significado subjacente da frase.
3. Unspoken pressure or expectations that create emotional or mental strain in interpersonal relationships
Family gatherings often come with tacit stress regarding unmet expectations.
Os encontros familiares frequentemente trazem estresse tácito relacionado a expectativas não realizadas.
In Brazilian workplace culture, tacit stress is a significant concept as hierarchical structures and indirect communication styles often create unspoken pressure. In the USA, particularly in corporate environments, tacit stress is studied extensively in organizational psychology. The term reflects how modern workplaces and relationships often communicate expectations and pressures through context rather than explicit discussion, affecting mental health and workplace dynamics.
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