The term 'OFTEN-AFFECTED OUTBURST' can be broken down into two words, 'often-affected' and 'OUTBURST'. The crossword solution for the first word is 'EGAD', which is an expression of surprise or dismay. The second word, 'OUTBURST', refers to a sudden, intense expression of emotion. Therefore, the term 'OFTEN-AFFECTED OUTBURST' can be defined as a sudden, intense expression of emotion that is often affected by external factors.