physical and mental toll

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. The negative physical and psychological effects, strain, or damage caused by a difficult experience, activity, or situation.; The cumulative cost or sacrifice to one's health and well-being resulting from stress, hardship, or intense effort.

💬 Examples

  1. Despite their extensive training, the physical and mental toll of such a prolonged exposure to the vacuum of space made the task exceptionally challenging.

  2. The physical and mental toll of working night shifts for five years began to show in his appearance and mood.