emotional struggle
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈstrʌɡəl/ · em.o.ti.ion.al.strug.gle
noun
- A difficult or painful experience of intense emotional distress, often resulting from conflicting emotions or inner turmoil. Her emotional struggle to cope with the loss of her loved one was evident in her tears and withdrawn behavior.
- A prolonged period of inner conflict or mental anguish, often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, sadness, or frustration. The emotional struggle he faced during his divorce was a challenging and isolating experience that took him years to overcome.
Synonyms
emotional turmoilinner conflictmental anguishemotional painpsychological distressanxietysadnessfrustration
Antonyms
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