disagio

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /diˈza.d͡ʒo/
• Rhymes: -adʒo
• Hyphenation: di‧sà‧gio

Etymology 1

From dis- +‎ agio (“ease”). Compare Piedmontese disagi.

Noun

disagio m (plural disagi)

1. discomfort, usually mental rather than physical

   Synonym: scomodità

2. inconvenience, trouble

   Synonyms: inconveniente, difficoltà

3. (in the plural) hardships, poverty

   Synonyms: privazione, sofferenza

4. embarrassment, awkwardness, unease

   Synonyms: imbarazzo, molestia

   a disagio ― uncomfortable

   Mi mette a disagio quando mi guarda fisso.

   He makes me feel awkward when he stares at me.

Derived terms

• disagevole
• disagiato

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

disagio

1. first-person singular present indicative of disagiare