De-ni-alDefinition:refusal to acknowledge the existence or...

De-ni-al
Definition:
refusal to acknowledge the existence or severity of unpleasant external realities or internal thoughts and feelings.

When someone learns of a sudden, unexpected loss, at first he or she may not be able to accept the reality of this loss. The initial denial protects that person from the emotional shock and intense grief that often accompanies bad news.


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