mental block

• Incapacité psychologique à se souvenir d'informations, à penser clairement ou à accomplir une tâche, souvent causée par le stress, la fatigue ou l'anxiété.

A psychological inability to recall information, think clearly, or perform a task, often caused by stress, fatigue, or anxiety.

1. Inability to think or recallB2informal

   A temporary inability to think clearly, remember something, or perform a mental task.

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   • I had a mental block during the exam and couldn't remember the formula.
   • She experienced a mental block when trying to write the essay.
   • He often gets a mental block when speaking in public.