unspoken need
[ˌʌnˈspoʊkən niːd]
noun phrasepl: unspoken needs
necessidade não dita / necessidade implícita
1. A requirement or desire that is not explicitly expressed in words but is understood or felt by others
The unspoken need for validation drove her to seek approval from her peers.
A necessidade não dita de validação a impulsionava a buscar aprovação de seus colegas.
2. An emotional or psychological requirement that exists without being verbally articulated
Every child has an unspoken need for love and security from their parents.
Toda criança tem uma necessidade implícita de amor e segurança de seus pais.
This concept is particularly important in both American and Brazilian cultures where emotional intelligence and understanding implicit communication is valued. In Brazil, where relationship-building and intuition play significant roles in social interaction, recognizing unspoken needs is considered a sign of emotional maturity and genuine care. In the US, especially in therapy and psychology contexts, addressing unspoken needs has become increasingly central to mental health discussions.
NYC Slang
that thing nobody says but everybody knows / the vibe check
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