No. 14,455 in Spanish
zozobra
"Zozobra" is a feeling of anxiety, unease, or distress.
In a sentence
La posibilidad de perder el empleo siempre genera zozobra en las personas.
The possibility of losing a job always generates unease in people.
In this sentence, 'zozobra' is used to describe a state of emotional agitation or distress regarding potential negative outcomes.
El barco sufrió zozobra debido al oleaje fuerte de la tormenta.
The ship experienced capsizing because of the strong storm waves.
Here, 'zozobra' refers to a physical event of instability or overturning, particularly in maritime contexts.
Su mente luchaba entre la esperanza y la zozobra de no saber qué hacer.
His mind struggled between hope and the unease of not knowing what to do.
This usage of 'zozobra' addresses the internal struggle and feeling of uncertainty within an individual.
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