emotional complexity
[ɪˈmoʊʃənəl kəmˈplɛksɪti]
noun phrasefemininepl: emotional complexities / complexidades emocionais
complexidade emocional
1. The state of having multiple, often contradictory or layered emotions; the intricate nature of human feelings that resist simple categorization
The character's emotional complexity made her both likeable and frustrating to readers.
A complexidade emocional da personagem a tornou simultaneamente simpática e frustrante para os leitores.
2. In psychology and literature, the quality of experiencing nuanced, sophisticated emotional responses rather than surface-level feelings
His emotional complexity allowed him to understand others' pain despite his own struggles.
Sua complexidade emocional o permitiu compreender a dor dos outros apesar de suas próprias dificuldades.
3. The difficulty or challenge in understanding, expressing, or managing intricate emotional states
Therapy helped her navigate the emotional complexity of her grief.
A terapia a ajudou a navegar pela complexidade emocional do seu luto.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'emotional complexity' has gained prominence in discussions of character development in literature and film, mental health awareness, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Brazilian culture, with its emphasis on warmth and expressiveness, often appreciates emotional complexity as a sign of depth and authenticity. In American psychology and self-help discourse, understanding one's emotional complexity is valued as a mark of maturity and self-awareness.
NYC Slang
deep feels; emotional layers; being multi-dimensional (emotionally)
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