Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emotional toll
noun
ɪˈmoʊʃənl toʊl
Definition
The impact that stressful or difficult situations have on a person’s emotional well-being.
Examples
- After the divorce, she realized the emotional toll it had taken on her mental health.
- Working long hours in a high-pressure job can lead to an emotional toll that affects personal relationships.
- The emotional toll of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and vary from person to person.
Meaning
Emotional toll refers to the negative effects that experiences, such as stress, grief, or hardship, have on an individual’s mental health and emotional state.
Synonyms
- emotional burden
- emotional strain
- mental cost
- psychological impact
