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uncomfortable situation

[/ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: uncomfortable situations / situações desconfortáveis
situação desconfortável
1. A circumstance or state of affairs that causes discomfort, embarrassment, or unease
The awkward silence created an uncomfortable situation for everyone at the table.
O silêncio constrangedor criou uma situação desconfortável para todos à mesa.
2. A predicament or condition that is difficult or awkward to deal with
He found himself in an uncomfortable situation when his ex arrived at the party.
Ele se viu em uma situação desconfortável quando sua ex chegou à festa.
NYC Slang
awkward AF / that's wack
Synonyms
awkward situationdifficult situationembarrassing situationpredicamenttight spot
Antonyms
comfortable situationpleasant situationeasy situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
situação desconfortável
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
situação chata
Colloquial alternative meaning awkward/annoying situation
São Paulo
situação incômoda
More formal alternative in business contexts
Portugal
situação desconfortável
Standard usage; also 'situação constrangedora'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a tight spot
between a rock and a hard place
caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
estar numa situação complicada
estar entre a espada e a parede
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