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Aufgewühltheit

emotional turmoil, being churned up

noun OWF-ge-vuelt-hite Rare

Usage Note

Aufgewühltheit describes an inner state of emotional upheaval — feelings churned up like disturbed water. The root aufgewühlt (stirred up) is more commonly used as an adjective; the noun appears in psychological or literary contexts.

Examples

"Die Aufgewühltheit nach dem Gespräch ließ erst Stunden später nach."

Natural Translation

The emotional turmoil after the conversation didn't subside until hours later.

Literal Translation

The emotional-turmoil after the conversation let only hours later up.

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