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anxiety
[ ang-zahy-i-tee ]
noun
- distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune:
He felt anxiety about the possible loss of his job.
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- earnest but tense desire; eagerness:
He had a keen anxiety to succeed in his work.
- Psychiatry. a state of apprehension and psychic tension occurring in some forms of mental disorder.
anxiety
/ æŋˈɪɪɪ /
noun
- a state of uneasiness or tension caused by apprehension of possible future misfortune, danger, etc; worry
- intense desire; eagerness
- psychol a state of intense apprehension or worry often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shaking, intense feelings in the gut, etc, common in mental illness or after a very distressing experience See also angst
anxiety
- A state of apprehension and fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation.
- ◆ In psychiatry, a patient has an anxiety disorder ◆ if normal psychological functioning is disrupted or if anxiety persists without an identifiable cause.
anxiety
- Emotional distress, especially that brought on by fear of failure. ( See also angst .)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Lee said his son was already struggling with depression and anxiety.
She says she is "fully diagnosing" herself with "maranoia" - the anxiety and fear that can hit a runner as marathon day approaches.
A nicely understated anxiety in Edgar-Jones’ portrayal conveys her new life in suburban San Diego.
But analysts say Washington's inability to secure the supply of rare earths has become one of the Trump administration's chief anxieties, especially as diplomatic tensions with Beijing have deepened.
This level of extreme economic anxiety and fear does not resonate in a direct and personal way with the news media and political elites as a group.
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