desajuste emocional

[deh-zah-ZHOOS-teh eh-moh-see-oh-NAHL]

nounmasculinepl: desajustes emocionais

emotional maladjustment

1. A state of psychological imbalance characterized by difficulty in managing or regulating emotions appropriately in response to life situations

The child's emotional maladjustment was evident in his aggressive behavior at school.

O desajuste emocional da criança era evidente em seu comportamento agressivo na escola.

2. Lack of harmony between a person's emotional responses and their social or environmental circumstances

His emotional maladjustment made it difficult for him to maintain healthy relationships.

Seu desajuste emocional dificultava a manutenção de relacionamentos saudáveis.

NYC Slang

emotional mess

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General Brazilian

desajuste emocional

Standard usage in psychology and mental health contexts

São Paulo

desajuste emocional

Common in clinical and educational settings

Rio de Janeiro

desajuste emocional

Standard psychological terminology

Portugal

desajustamento emocional

Alternative form sometimes used; 'desajuste emocional' also acceptable

estar desajustado emocionalmente

sofrer de desajuste emocional

apresentar sinais de desajuste emocional

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