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Paralysis

The collective noun for a group of gatekeepers in any large organization, especially government. Typically range from policy-quoting front-line workers up to middle managers with no hope of promotion.
"My proposal was well received by anyone I spoke to about it, but now it's been stymied by a paralysis of bureaucrats."
by Dudge September 23, 2022
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Chore paralysis

An overwhelming feeling which prevents you from getting your chores done because there are too many of them. You don't know where to begin and what to get out of the way first. You stare at your 'to do' list unable to decide which burdensome task you should do first.

Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
I wanted to go for a long walk to clear my head but instead found myself looking at my very long list of chores, unable to move a muscle. I was clearly suffering from a serious case of chore paralysis.
by Regolithium October 3, 2022
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Chore paralysis

An overwhelming feeling which prevents you from getting your chores done because there are too many of them. You don't know where to begin and what to get out of the way first. You stare at your 'to do' list unable to decide which burdensome task you should do first.

Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
I wanted to go for a long walk to clear my head but instead found myself looking at my very long list of chores, unable to move a muscle. I was clearly suffering from a serious case of chore paralysis.
by Regolithium October 3, 2022
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Leaden Paralysis

being depressed to the point that you feel as if your limbs are weighted down
Joe: After Jane broke up with Jason he said he didn't feel like he could get off his couch for days.
Tom: Oh, yeah sounds like a classic case of leaden paralysis.
by tom_humdrum July 28, 2021
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douche paralysis

Becoming physically paralyzed by an utterly douchey remark or conversation.
Person 1: "Are you overhearing the conversation about Malbec wine coming from the table behind us?"

Person 2: "Yes. It's enough to send me into douche paralysis."
by Schnitzel Procurement Manager December 23, 2024
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sleep paralysis demon

soɴic which possesses teddy bears, bluetooth speakers or Santa hats
by Moto. July 17, 2025
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