mental block
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But she suffered the "twisties" -- a mental block triggered by stress or anxiety -- and withdrew from events to prioritise her mental health.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
After losing to Ostapenko in Stuttgart last season, Swiatek disputed she had a mental block, saying her head "was much more clear" than previous matches.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Aspinall has also come back from elbow, wrist and back injuries, along with tackling dartitis - a condition where players have a mental block when it comes to throwing on the stage.
From BBC • May 22, 2025
Biles, struggling with a mental block that prevented her from being able to control her body in the air, cheered from the mostly empty stands in Tokyo.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
I focused on trying to untangle whatever mental block he had thrown on me.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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