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ongoing unease

[/ɒnˈɡoʊɪŋ ʌnˈiːz/]
noun phrase
desconforto contínuo
1. A persistent feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or mild worry that continues over time without resolution
There is an ongoing unease about the economic situation in the country.
Há um desconforto contínuo sobre a situação econômica do país.
2. A state of continuous unrest or dissatisfaction that remains present
The ongoing unease among employees affected workplace productivity.
O desconforto contínuo entre os funcionários afetou a produtividade do local de trabalho.
Synonyms
persistent anxietycontinuous discomfortlingering worrysustained tensionperpetual restlessness
Antonyms
peace of mindtranquilitycontentmentcalmreassurance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconforto contínuo / inquietação contínua
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
desconforto contínuo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
inquietação / desassossego contínuo
Slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
desconforto persistente / mal-estar contínuo
Preferred European Portuguese formulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a nagging feeling
a lingering doubt
a sense of unease
walking on eggshells
the elephant in the room
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