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feel uncomfortable

[fil ˌʌn'kʌmf(ə)rtəbl]
verb phrase
sentir-se desconfortável
1. to experience a state of physical or emotional discomfort, unease, or awkwardness
I feel uncomfortable in this tight shirt.
Sinto-me desconfortável nesta camisa apertada.
2. to experience social anxiety or embarrassment in a particular situation
She felt uncomfortable speaking in front of the large audience.
Ela sentiu-se desconfortável ao falar diante da grande audiência.
Synonyms
feel uneasyfeel awkwardfeel ill at easefeel self-consciousfeel embarrassed
Antonyms
feel comfortablefeel at easefeel relaxedfeel confident

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentir-se desconfortável
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar desconfortável
common colloquial variant
São Paulo
sentir-se constrangido
used when emphasizing social embarrassment
Portugal
sentir-se desconfortável
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

feel out of place
feel like a fish out of water
feel butterflies in one's stomach
ficar com um pé atrás
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