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emotionally unstable
[ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ʌnˈsteɪbəl]
adjective
emocionalmente instável
1.
Characterized by unpredictable or rapidly changing emotional states; prone to emotional volatility or mood swings
After the traumatic event, he became emotionally unstable and required professional support.
Após o evento traumático, ele ficou emocionalmente instável e precisou de apoio profissional.
2.
Unable to maintain emotional equilibrium or control one's feelings in a consistent manner
The emotionally unstable patient struggled with sudden outbursts of anger and sadness.
O paciente emocionalmente instável lutava contra surtos súbitos de raiva e tristeza.
NYC Slang
hot mess; basket case; drama queen (informal)
Synonyms
emotionally labile
moody
volatile
temperamental
unpredictable
unstable
erratic
Antonyms
emotionally stable
composed
calm
balanced
steady
equanimous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
emocionalmente instável
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
instável emocionalmente; desequilibrado emocionalmente
Alternative formulations used in São Paulo region
Portugal
emocionalmente instável
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
on an emotional rollercoaster
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
having a short fuse
estar com os nervos à flor da pele (Portuguese: to have nerves on edge)
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