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mood fluctuation

[/muːd ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: mood fluctuations
flutuação de humor
1. Sudden or frequent changes in emotional state or disposition
Her mood fluctuations made it difficult for her colleagues to predict her reactions.
As flutuações de humor dela tornavam difícil para seus colegas prever suas reações.
2. Variations in one's emotional well-being that may be caused by hormonal, psychological, or environmental factors
Mood fluctuations are common during adolescence and can be managed with proper support.
Flutuações de humor são comuns durante a adolescência e podem ser controladas com apoio adequado.
NYC Slang
mood swings (casual usage)
Synonyms
mood swingemotional variabilitymood changesoscilação emocionalvariação de humor
Antonyms
emotional stabilitymood consistencyequanimityestabilidade emocional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flutuação de humor
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
oscilação de humor
Alternative term also used in the region
Portugal
flutuação de humor / oscilação do estado de espírito
Standard usage; may also use 'estado de espírito' for broader emotional state

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding an emotional roller coaster
up and down like a yo-yo
andar de cima para baixo
estar em montanha russa emocional
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