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Double Bind.
Double Bind - as a noun
(psychology) an unresolvable dilemma; situation in which a person receives contradictory messages from a person who is very powerful
Example Sentences
"The double bind of being told to be independent but also relying on others for support can be frustrating."
"In a double bind, the employee is expected to prioritize both quality and quantity."
"She found herself caught in a double bind when both her children needed her attention at the same time."
"The double bind of needing experience to get a job, but needing a job to gain experience is a common struggle for young professionals."
"He faced a double bind when asked to choose between his career and his family."
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double blind