Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emotional damage

Noun

/ɪˈmoʊʃənl ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Definition

Harm or injury caused to a person’s emotional well-being.

Examples

The emotional damage from the relationship lingered long after it ended.
She sought therapy to cope with the emotional damage caused by her childhood experiences.
Emotional damage can manifest in various ways, including anxiety and depression.

Meaning

Emotional damage refers to the negative effects on a person’s mental health and emotional state, often resulting from traumatic experiences, abuse, neglect, or distressing circumstances.