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persistent unease

[pər-ˈsis-tənt ən-ˈēz]
noun phrase
inquietação persistente
1. A continuous or recurring feeling of discomfort, anxiety, or dissatisfaction that does not go away
There was a persistent unease about the company's future financial stability.
Havia uma inquietação persistente quanto à estabilidade financeira futura da empresa.
2. A lasting state of mild disturbance or worry that lingers over time
She felt a persistent unease despite reassurances from her doctor.
Ela sentiu uma inquietação persistente apesar das garantias do seu médico.
Synonyms
lingering anxietynagging concernongoing disquietchronic discomfortsustained worryperpetual restlessness
Antonyms
peace of mindtranquilitycomfortreassuranceserenitycontentment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inquietação persistente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desconforto permanente
Alternative usage emphasizing discomfort
Portugal
mal-estar persistente
Preferred in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
inquietude contínua
Slightly more formal variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a nagging feeling
a thorn in one's side
a cloud hanging over
an itch you can't scratch
restless as a cat on a hot tin roof
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