1. A state of psychological or emotional turmoil; a disruption in normal emotional functioning characterized by anxiety, stress, or instability
The patient experienced significant emotional disturbance following the traumatic event.
O paciente experimentou uma perturbação emocional significativa após o evento traumático.
2. A temporary upset or agitation of one's emotional state
She showed signs of emotional disturbance during the difficult conversation.
Ela mostrou sinais de perturbação emocional durante a conversa difícil.