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inquietude

[ɪn.kwaɪ.ə.tuːd]
nounpl: inquietudes
inquietação
1. A state of anxiety, uneasiness, or restlessness
The inquietude in her mind prevented her from sleeping peacefully.
A inquietação em sua mente impediu-a de dormir tranquilamente.
2. A feeling of being disturbed or disquieted
He felt a growing inquietude about the upcoming presentation.
Ele sentiu uma crescente inquietação sobre a apresentação próxima.
Synonyms
anxietyuneasinessrestlessnessdisquietnervousnessagitationconcern
Antonyms
peacecalmtranquilityserenitycomposurecontentment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inquietação
Standard and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
inquietação
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
inquietação
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
inquietação
Formal and literary; also 'desassossego' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

inquietude of mind
source of inquietude
to ease one's inquietude
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