Desasosiego (en. Unrest)

/desasosieɣo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of restlessness or unease.
The unease he feels before an exam is normal.
El desasosiego que siente antes de un examen es normal.
Lack of peace or tranquility.
The unease in his life was due to a lack of job stability.
El desasosiego en su vida se debía a la falta de estabilidad laboral.
Emotional or psychological discomfort.
The unease led him to seek professional help.
El desasosiego lo llevó a buscar ayuda profesional.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'desasoeigĭum', which means loss of peace.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in a state of unease
To experience constant restlessness or discomfort.
vivir en un estado de desasosiego
to face unease
To try to overcome emotional discomfort.
hacer frente al desasosiego

Related Words

restlessness
State of worry or anxiety.
inquietud
tension
State of being tense or worried.
tensión

Slang Meanings

Not having mental peace.
I was in unease all night thinking about work.
Estuve en desasosiego toda la noche pensando en el trabajo.
Feeling nervous about a situation.
The unease took hold of me before the interview.
El desasosiego se apoderó de mí antes de la entrevista.