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angústia contínua

[ɐŋˈɡuʃtjə kõˈtinwə]
nounfemininepl: angústias contínuas
continuous anguish
1. A state of persistent worry, distress, or unease that does not cease or diminish over time
She experienced continuous anguish after the accident, unable to find peace.
Ela experimentava angústia contínua após o acidente, incapaz de encontrar paz.
2. Chronic psychological or emotional suffering characterized by an ongoing sense of dread or anxiety
The patient reported continuous anguish throughout the day despite medication.
O paciente relatou angústia contínua durante todo o dia apesar da medicação.
NYC Slang
constant stress / never-ending anxiety
Synonyms
ansiedade constantesofrimento incessantedesassossego permanentetribulação contínuatormento ininterrupto
Antonyms
paz duradouratranquilidadeserenidadebem-estaralívio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
angústia contínua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
angústia contínua / agonia contínua
Both terms used interchangeably in colloquial speech
São Paulo
angústia contínua
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
angústia contínua / ansiedade persistente
Portuguese Portuguese may favor 'ansiedade persistente' in modern usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar consumido pela angústia
viver em angústia
sofrer uma angústia perpétua
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