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mentally unwell

[/ˈmen.təl.i ʌnˈwel/]
adjective
mentalmente doente
1. experiencing psychological, emotional, or psychiatric illness or distress
He has been mentally unwell for several months and is seeking professional help.
Ele tem estado mentalmente doente por vários meses e está procurando ajuda profissional.
2. in a state of poor mental or emotional health
The trauma left her feeling mentally unwell and depressed.
O trauma a deixou sentindo-se mentalmente doente e deprimida.
NYC Slang
crazy; not in the right headspace; off the rails
Synonyms
mentally illpsychologically troubledemotionally disturbedpsychiatrically unwellin poor mental health
Antonyms
mentally wellmentally healthypsychologically soundemotionally stable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mentalmente doente; com problemas mentais
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
mentalmente doente; com transtorno mental
Common in formal contexts
Portugal
mentalmente doente; psiquicamente afetado
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

in poor mental health
struggling with mental illness
mentally troubled
not in a good place mentally
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