writer's block

noun

: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece

Examples of writer's block in a Sentence

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In David Koepp's adaptation of a Stephen King short story, Johnny Depp plays a novelist suffering from writer's block and an impending divorce. James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The pair share a romantic evening, which provides a breakthrough for both parties: Katherine no longer has writer's block, and Owen decides to quit his cutthroat job. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 That's what a lot of users are happily prompting today's chatbots to produce, looking to overcome writer's block and get brainstorming help. Megan Morrone, Axios, 31 July 2024 The comedian stars as Felix, a playboy bachelor who reconnects with his daughter Laura (Rashida Jones), a successful author and mother struggling with writer's block. Robert English, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for writer's block 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of writer's block was in 1949

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“Writer's block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writer%27s%20block. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

writer's block

noun
: a usually temporary psychological condition in which a writer is unable to proceed with a piece of writing

Medical Definition

writer's block

noun
wri·​ter's block ˈrīt-ərz- How to pronounce writer's block (audio)
: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece of writing
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