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emotionally labile

[ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ˈleɪbəl]
adjective
emocionalmente lábil
1. Characterized by rapid, unpredictable changes in emotional state; prone to sudden shifts in mood or affect
The patient exhibited emotionally labile behavior, laughing one moment and crying the next.
O paciente apresentava comportamento emocionalmente lábil, rindo em um momento e chorando no próximo.
2. In psychiatry and neurology, describing instability in emotional responses that is difficult to control
Emotionally labile individuals may struggle to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Indivíduos emocionalmente lábeis podem ter dificuldade em manter a compostura em situações estressantes.
NYC Slang
moody as hell / emotional rollercoaster
Synonyms
emotionally unstableaffectively labilemood-labileemotionally volatileprone to mood swings
Antonyms
emotionally stablecomposedequanimouslevel-headedemotionally consistent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emocionalmente lábil
Standard medical and psychological terminology
São Paulo
instável emocionalmente
Alternative common usage in clinical settings
Portugal
emocionalmente lábil
Standard medical term, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
on an emotional rollercoaster
mood swings
emotional volatility
affective instability
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