midlifecrisis
nounUK /ˌmɪdlaɪf ˈkraɪsɪs/
US /ˌmɪdlaɪf ˈkraɪsɪs/
A time when a grown-up feels worried about getting older and wants to change things.
My uncle bought a sports car during his midlife crisis.
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2. A period of emotional doubt in middle age.
He went through a midlife crisis and started taking art classes.
3. A turning point where adults rethink their goals.
Her midlife crisis led her to change careers.
4. A time when someone makes big changes to feel young again.
His midlife crisis made him dye his hair and buy a motorcycle.