arrested development

• Phrase décrivant une situation où la croissance, le progrès ou la maturité émotionnelle ont été arrêtés ou retardés, souvent utilisée en psychologie ou pour désigner un développement de la personnalité entravé. Peut aussi faire référence à une série télévisée ou à un état de stagnation dans un processus.

A phrase describing a situation where growth, progress, or emotional maturity has been halted or delayed, often used in psychology or in reference to a person's stunted personal development.

1. Medical conditionC1formal

   A condition where physical or mental growth is delayed or stopped prematurely.

   retard de développement

   • The child was diagnosed with arrested development due to a rare genetic disorder.
   • Arrested development can affect both cognitive and physical abilities.
   • Early intervention is crucial for treating arrested development.

2. Psychological or emotional stagnationC1formal

   A state where a person's emotional or psychological growth stops, often due to trauma or lack of stimulation.

   arrêt du développement psychologique

   • His arrested development was evident in his inability to form mature relationships.
   • Therapy can help individuals overcome arrested development from childhood trauma.
   • Arrested development often leads to immature behavior in adults.

3. Figurative or humorous usageB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone who behaves immaturely or fails to grow up.

   développement arrêté

   • He still lives with his parents at 40; it's a classic case of arrested development.
   • Her arrested development makes her act like a teenager even in her 30s.
   • The movie is about a man with arrested development who refuses to take responsibility.