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disagio

discomfort, unease

noun dee-ZAHD-joh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

hardship, disadvantage

Usage Note

Disagio ranges from mild social awkwardness (sentirsi a disagio — to feel ill at ease) to material hardship (vivere in condizioni di disagio — living in hardship). The plural disagi is used for concrete hardships or inconveniences. Note a disagio (ill at ease) vs a proprio agio (comfortable, at ease).

Examples

"Si sentiva a disagio durante la riunione."

Natural Translation

She felt ill at ease during the meeting.

Literal Translation

Herself felt at discomfort during the meeting.

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