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emotional fluctuations

[ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈflʌktʃueɪʃənz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
flutuações emocionais
1. Rapid or irregular changes in emotional state or mood
The patient's emotional fluctuations made it difficult to diagnose her condition.
As flutuações emocionais do paciente dificultaram o diagnóstico de sua condição.
2. Variations in feelings, sentiments, or psychological responses over time
Emotional fluctuations are normal during adolescence.
As flutuações emocionais são normais durante a adolescência.
3. Instability or inconsistency in emotional expression or temperament
Her emotional fluctuations between joy and sadness were concerning.
Suas flutuações emocionais entre alegria e tristeza eram preocupantes.
NYC Slang
mood swings / emotional rollercoaster
Synonyms
mood swingsemotional instabilityaffective fluctuationsemotional variabilitytemperamental changes
Antonyms
emotional stabilityemotional consistencyequanimityemotional balance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flutuações emocionais
Standard and most commonly used term
São Paulo
oscilações emocionais
Alternative term, equally accepted
Rio de Janeiro
variações de humor
More colloquial usage, literally 'variations in mood'
Portugal
flutuações emocionais
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

roller coaster of emotions
on an emotional rollercoaster
ups and downs
emotional turbulence
mood whiplash
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