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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