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persistent worry
[/pərˈsɪstənt ˈwɜri/]
noun phrase
pl: persistent worries
preocupação persistente
1.
continuous or recurring anxiety about something that does not go away
Her persistent worry about her health affected her daily life.
A sua preocupação persistente com a saúde afetou a sua vida diária.
2.
an ongoing state of unease or concern that resists resolution
The persistent worry over the project deadline kept him awake at night.
A preocupação persistente com o prazo do projeto o mantinha acordado à noite.
Synonyms
chronic anxiety
constant concern
ongoing unease
nagging worry
relentless anxiety
Antonyms
peace of mind
tranquility
reassurance
calm
serenity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preocupação persistente
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
preocupação constante
commonly used variant emphasizing continuity
Rio de Janeiro
preocupação que não passa
colloquial expression meaning 'worry that doesn't go away'
Portugal
preocupação persistente
formal European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
worry gnawing at someone
a weight on one's mind
keep someone up at night
eat someone up inside
have a nagging feeling
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