ongoing disquiet
[/ɑŋˈɡoʊɪŋ dɪsˈkwaɪət/]
noun phrase
inquietação contínua
1. a persistent state of anxiety, unease, or lack of peace that continues over time without resolution
There was an ongoing disquiet among the employees about the company's future direction.
Havia uma inquietação contínua entre os funcionários sobre a direção futura da empresa.
2. a sustained feeling of worry or dissatisfaction that remains unresolved
The ongoing disquiet in the region made it difficult for families to plan their futures.
A inquietação contínua na região tornava difícil para as famílias planejar seus futuros.
The concept of 'ongoing disquiet' is frequently discussed in Brazilian literature and journalism when describing social, political, or economic uncertainties. It reflects a cultural acknowledgment of chronic instability or unresolved tensions in society. In American English, this phrase often appears in academic and professional contexts to describe workplace or social environments marked by persistent tension.
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