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Anxiety
aŋˈzʌɪɪti
Anxiety definitions
noun
anxieties
anxiety
- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
"he felt a surge of anxiety"
worry concern apprehension apprehensiveness consternation uneasiness unease fearfulness fear disquiet disquietude perturbation fretfulness agitation angst nervousness nerves edginess tension tenseness stress misgiving trepidation foreboding suspense- a mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats, typically leading to avoidance behaviours and often to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension
"we are seeing more calls related to anxiety and depression"
- strong desire or concern to do something or for something to happen
"the housekeeper's eager anxiety to please"