complex emotions

language: pt

definitions

  1. A state of experiencing multiple, often contradictory, nuanced, or conflicting feelings simultaneously.
    pt: Emoções complexas
  2. In psychology, emotions that are not basic but are composed of multiple primary emotions or involve higher-order cognitive processes, such as guilt or nostalgia.
    pt: Emoções secundárias

examples

  1. His heart was filled with complex emotions—both fear and a certain sense of relief.

    Seu coração estava cheio de emoções complexas — tanto medo quanto uma certa sensação de alívio.

  2. Psychologists study how complex emotions like guilt are formed through social learning.

    Psicólogos estudam como emoções complexas como a culpa são formadas através do aprendizado social.