double bind

ˈdʌbəl baɪnd
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Translation of double bind into German

Noun

1.

psychology

dilemma with contradictory instructions causing inaction
  • She faced a double bind at work with conflicting tasks.Sie stand bei der Arbeit vor einem Doppelbindung mit widersprüchlichen Aufgaben.
2.

conflict

situation with no escape due to conflicting demands
  • The negotiations ended in a double bind for both parties.Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Zwickmühle für beide Parteien.
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Synonyms and analogies of double bind in English

Examples of double bind in a sentence

  • The policy put employees in a double bind.
  • She felt trapped in a double bind at work.
  • The policy created a double bind for the employees.

Translations of "double bind" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Double Bind

She felt trapped in a double bind, whatever choice hurting someone important.

Sie fühlte sich in einem Double Bind gefangen, jede Wahl verletzte jemanden Wichtiges.

She was caught in a double bind, expected to lead yet not appear ambitious.

Sie steckte in einem Double Bind, sollte führen, durfte aber nicht ehrgeizig wirken.

dieDoppelbindungnf.

A double bind can lead to stress when no choice seems good.

Ein Doppelbindung kann zu Stress führen, wenn keine Wahl gut erscheint.

A double bind often arises when people are expected to perform without clear guidelines.

Eine Doppelbindung entsteht oft, wenn Menschen ohne klare Richtlinien handeln sollen.

dieZwickmühlenf.

This is not a double bind, or a contradiction that is difficult to resolve.

Dies ist weder eine Zwickmühle noch ein schwer lösbarer Widerspruch.

There is no cure for PKU and individuals diagnosed with it find themselves in a double bind.

Bis heute gibt es keine Heilung für PKU, und die Menschen, bei denen die Erkrankung diagnostiziert wurde, befinden sich in einer Zwickmühle.

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double bind: Examples and translations in context

Whistleblowers often confront a double bind, stay silent or risk their entire career.

Whistleblower geraten oft in einen Double Bind, schweigen oder ihre gesamte Karriere riskieren.

Employees feel stuck in a double bind, instructed to innovate but forbidden from changing procedures.

Mitarbeiter stecken in einem Double Bind, sollen innovativ sein, dürfen aber keine Abläufe verändern.

The company's policy creates a double bind, demanding speed but punishing every small mistake.

Die Firmenpolitik erzeugt einen Double Bind, verlangt Schnelligkeit, bestraft aber jeden kleinen Fehler.

Volunteers experience a double bind, encouraged to take responsibility but scolded for acting independently.

Ehrenamtliche erleben einen Double Bind, sollen Verantwortung übernehmen, werden aber für eigenständiges Handeln getadelt.

Job seekers are in a double bind, needing experience for roles that refuse beginners.

Arbeitssuchende stecken in einem Double Bind, brauchen Erfahrung für Stellen, die Anfänger ablehnen.

Drivers face a double bind, told to reduce emissions yet fined for driving too slowly.

Fahrer geraten in einen Double Bind, sollen Emissionen senken, werden aber fürs Langsamfahren bestraft.

Parents sometimes put teenagers in a double bind, demanding honesty yet judging their truthfulness.

Eltern bringen Teenager manchmal in einen Double Bind, verlangen Ehrlichkeit, verurteilen aber ihre Aufrichtigkeit.

Immigrants often experience a double bind, urged to assimilate yet criticized for losing traditions.

Migranten erleben oft einen Double Bind, sollen sich anpassen, werden aber für verlorene Traditionen kritisiert.

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