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emotional consistency

[ɪˈmoʊʃənəl kənˈsɪstənsi]
noun
consistência emocional
1. The quality of maintaining stable and predictable emotional responses across similar situations or over time
Her emotional consistency made her a reliable friend; people always knew how she would react.
A consistência emocional dela a tornava uma amiga confiável; as pessoas sempre sabiam como ela reagiria.
2. In psychology and personality assessment, the degree to which an individual's emotions and emotional expressions align with their stated values and beliefs
The therapist noted a lack of emotional consistency between the patient's words and actions.
O terapeuta observou uma falta de consistência emocional entre as palavras e ações do paciente.
NYC Slang
keeping it real emotionally
Synonyms
emotional stabilityemotional steadinessaffective consistencyemotional coherence
Antonyms
emotional volatilityemotional instabilityemotional inconsistencymood swings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consistência emocional
Standard usage in psychology and personality contexts
São Paulo
estabilidade emocional
Often preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
coerência emocional
Common in academic and philosophical discussions
Rio de Janeiro
constância emocional
Alternative term emphasizing continuity over time

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep one's emotions in check
to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
to have a poker face
to be emotionally even-keeled
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