total denial
[ˈtoʊtəl dɪˈnaɪəl]
noun
negação total
1. A complete refusal to acknowledge or accept something as true, real, or factual
He was in total denial about his addiction problem.
Ele estava em negação total sobre seu problema de vício.
2. An absolute or categorical rejection of responsibility, wrongdoing, or involvement
The company issued a statement in total denial of the allegations.
A empresa emitiu um comunicado em negação total das acusações.
3. A psychological defense mechanism where one completely rejects awareness of a painful reality
Her total denial of the diagnosis prevented her from seeking treatment.
Sua negação total do diagnóstico impediu que ela procurasse tratamento.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'total denial' is frequently used in psychological, medical, and social contexts to describe someone's refusal to accept a difficult truth. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in everyday conversations about personal problems, relationships, and health issues. In the USA, the phrase is often associated with popular psychology discourse and is used in both clinical and colloquial settings.
NYC Slang
straight-up denial / dead-ass denial
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