Anxiety
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anxiety is a noun meaning An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
Meaning
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
More Meanings
- An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
- (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
- (informal) Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.
Example Sentences
feel anxiety
cause anxiety
generalized anxiety disorder
He suffers from social anxiety.
Word Forms
- anxieties
- anxietie
Synonyms for anxiety
Depending on context, synonyms include care, solicitude, foreboding, uneasiness, perplexity, disquietude.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anxiousness, worried, fear, horror, restlessness, nervousness.
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