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feel uneasy

[fil ʌnˈizi]
verb phrase
sentir-se desconfortável
1. to experience a state of discomfort, anxiety, or slight worry
I feel uneasy about the upcoming presentation.
Sinto-me desconfortável com a apresentação que se aproxima.
2. to have a vague sense that something is wrong or concerning
She felt uneasy walking alone at night.
Ela sentia-se desconfortável caminhando sozinha à noite.
Synonyms
feel anxiousfeel uncomfortablefeel worriedfeel restlessfeel apprehensive
Antonyms
feel comfortablefeel at easefeel relaxedfeel confident

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentir-se desconfortável
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar desconfortável
colloquial variant
São Paulo
sentir-se estranho
alternative expression meaning to feel strange/odd
Portugal
sentir-se desconfortável
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a bad feeling
get bad vibes
something doesn't sit right
something feels off
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