undefined anxieties

[/ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd ˈæŋzaɪətiz/]
noun phrasefemininepl: undefined anxieties
ansiedades indefinidas
1. Feelings of worry, unease, or fear that lack clear causes, specific objects, or well-defined sources; vague or generalized anxiety without identifiable triggers
She suffered from undefined anxieties that made it difficult to focus on her work.
Ela sofria de ansiedades indefinidas que tornavam difícil concentrar-se no trabalho.
2. Psychological or emotional distress characterized by lack of clarity about what is causing the feeling of apprehension or dread
The patient described undefined anxieties that seemed to come from nowhere.
O paciente descreveu ansiedades indefinidas que pareciam surgir do nada.
This phrase is commonly used in psychological, medical, and therapeutic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe mental health conditions that affect many people. In Brazil, discussing mental health openly has become more acceptable, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept is frequently encountered in therapy settings and mental health discussions across both cultures.
NYC Slang
the jitters
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague anxietiesfree-floating anxietiesgeneralized anxietynebulous fearsnameless dreadamorphous worry
Antonyms / Antônimos
defined anxietiesspecific fearstargeted concernsclear worries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedades indefinidas
Standard formal usage in psychological and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedades sem motivo aparente
More colloquial phrasing emphasizing lack of clear cause
São Paulo
ansiedades vagas
Common in urban professional and mental health settings
Portugal
ansiedades indefinidas / mal-estar difuso
May also use 'mal-estar difuso' for more general emotional discomfort

Related Words

anxiety disorderpsychological distressapprehensionuneasegeneralized anxiety disorderpanicworry

Related Idioms & Phrases

a case of the nerves
on edge for no reason
floating anxiety
anxiety without a face
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