reveal uneasiness

[/rɪˈviːl ʌnˈiːzinəs/]
verb phrase
revelar desconforto; demonstrar incômodo
1. to show or make known feelings of anxiety, discomfort, or worry
His fidgeting began to reveal uneasiness about the upcoming presentation.
Sua agitação começou a revelar desconforto sobre a apresentação futura.
2. to expose or display signs of nervousness or disquiet
Her facial expressions revealed uneasiness during the difficult conversation.
Suas expressões faciais revelaram incômodo durante a conversa difícil.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is commonly used in professional and social settings to describe non-verbal communication. Brazilians often emphasize emotional expression, while Americans may focus more on the undesirable nature of 'revealing' such feelings in formal situations. The ability to hide uneasiness is often valued in business cultures.
NYC Slang
spill the tea on being anxious; show you're feeling some type of way
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show anxietydisplay nervousnessexpose worrymanifest discomfortbetray unease
Antonyms / Antônimos
conceal confidencehide composuremask assurancesuppress worry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revelar desconforto; demonstrar incômodo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar constrangimento; exibir tensão
common in informal speech
São Paulo
deixar transparecer desconforto
business and formal contexts
Portugal
revelar mal-estar; demonstrar inquietação
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

anxietynervousnessdiscomfortapprehensionrestlessnessfidgeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear your heart on your sleeve
let the cat out of the bag
give yourself away
betray oneself
come undone
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