agitated conduct
[ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrasepl: agitated conducts
conduta agitada
1. disruptive or restless behavior characterized by nervous energy, excessive movement, or emotional disturbance
The patient's agitated conduct in the waiting room concerned the medical staff.
A conduta agitada do paciente na sala de espera preocupou a equipe médica.
2. behavior demonstrating emotional turbulence, anxiety, or state of agitation
His agitated conduct during the meeting suggested he was upset about the decision.
Sua conduta agitada durante a reunião sugeriu que ele estava insatisfeito com a decisão.
3. in legal or behavioral contexts, conduct that violates norms due to psychological disturbance
The defendant's agitated conduct was attributed to mental illness.
A conduta agitada do réu foi atribuída à doença mental.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'agitated conduct' is commonly used in medical, psychiatric, and legal settings to describe observable behavioral symptoms. In Brazil, mental health professionals frequently use this term in clinical assessments. The phrase is formal and typically appears in official reports, medical records, or legal documentation rather than everyday speech.
NYC Slang
acting out / being all wound up / throwing a fit
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