mental block

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Definition of mental block in English English dictionary

Inability to continue a train of thought

Repression of painful thoughts

His mental block is due to a childhood trauma which he will not confront.

an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

Related Terms

mental blocks

mental obstructions, psychological obstructions

Hyphenation

men·tal block

Turkish pronunciation

mentıl bläk

Pronunciation

/ˈmentəl ˈbläk/ /ˈmɛntəl ˈblɑːk/

Etymology

[ 'men-t&l ] (adjective.) 15th century. Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin mentalis, from Latin ment-, mens mind; more at MIND.