Anxiety

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/ · noun

Meaning

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event..

Definitions by Sense

1. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
2. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
3. (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
4. (informal) Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.

Example Sentences

generalized anxiety disorder

feel anxiety

cause anxiety

She felt a wave of anxiety before the interview.

He suffers from social anxiety.

The inquest on keeper Davidson was duly held, and at the commencement seemed likely to cause Tony Palliser less anxiety than he had expected.

But the other, because he's been immersed in arguments, gives the appearance of harbouring considerable anxiety and suspicion that he's ignorant of those matters he presents himself to others as an expert on.

My anxiety is a part of me, one that I’ve had to learn to deal with.

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Antonyms for anxiety

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Word Forms

• anxieties
• anxietie

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