anxietyanx‧i‧e‧ty /æŋˈzaɪəti/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun (plural anxieties) 
There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses. There is growing public anxiety over levels of air pollution in our cities.deep/acute/great anxiety The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people. his feelings of anxiety A high level of anxiety was created by the introduction of cameras into the factory. It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone.2[uncountable] a feeling of wanting to do something very muchanxiety to do something I nearly fell in my anxiety to get downstairs quickly.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgreat/considerable anxiety· Then began a day of great anxiety.acute/deep/high anxiety· The patient's panic attacks are caused by acute anxiety.constant anxiety· She lives a life of constant anxiety over money and job security.increasing/mounting anxiety· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.public anxiety· the wave of public anxiety about food safetyverbscause/create/lead to anxiety· Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.arouse/provoke anxiety (=cause it)· The presence of Indian troops near the border has aroused considerable anxiety in neighbouring Pakistan.feel/suffer from anxiety· The child may feel anxiety about being away from home.reduce/relieve anxiety· The drug helps to reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel relaxed.phrasesa source of anxiety· For many people, the primary source of anxiety is work.somebody's level of anxiety· Patients experience high levels of anxiety at time of admission to hospital.feelings of anxiety· Having an operation naturally entails feelings of anxiety.
WORD ORIGINanxiety
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin anxietas, from anxius; ➔ ANXIOUSEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- feelings of guilt and anxiety
- Her anxiety about the pain of childbirth is understandable.
- I knew I had to give a speech, but the thought filled me with anxiety.
- the anxieties of parenthood
- The increase in the tax on heating fuel is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.
- Each one had identified a list of successes to call up and share with the other when anxiety threatened.
- His feelings of anger were accompanied by feelings of anxiety and concern.
- It was his first sight of his grandson and he felt a pang of anxiety as he looked down at him.
- Not only does anxiety feel different, but at a purely neurological level, it is different.
- On the other hand, the vulnerability of such old people creates considerable anxiety.
- She could readily imagine his feelings of guilt and self-disgust, and his anxiety to lay the blame at Bella's door.
- The prevention of stress and anxiety has already been discussed in Chapter 3.
THESAURUSthe feeling of being worried
the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong: · She was sick with worry over her daughter.· the look of worry on his face
the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation: · The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety.· The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.
a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone: · The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.
the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: · Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.
a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry: · How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her?· When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.
a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation: · The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend?· There was much angst about the decision.
Longman Language Activatorthe feeling of being worried · The meningitis outbreak is a major cause of worry at the moment.· The rage and disappointment had disappeared, but the worry in Jim's face was starting to show.worry over/about · This constant worry about your debts isn't doing you any good at all.be sick with worry · The poor mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter.
the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: · Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.· methods for reducing stress· Air travelers can enjoy stress-free trips if they follow a few guidelines.stress of: · The city's many parks offer a comforting relief from the stress of modern life.mental/emotional/psychological stress: · Geoff is having trouble dealing with the emotional stress of his recent divorce.stress-related illnesses/disorders/conditions etc (=illnesses, conditions etc caused by stress): · His wife has also suffered stress-related health problems.be under stress (=be feeling stress): · She had been under a lot of stress just before the baby was born.· Workers are under such stress right now, and they have less time to spend relaxing with their families.
a worried feeling - use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone: · The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.concern about/over: · There is also some concern about the safety of the structure.express/voice concern: · I did voice my concern about the financial management, but was told to stay quiet. deep/grave concern: · This is a matter of grave concern to the hospital management.
the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation: · I knew I had to give a speech, but the thought filled me with anxiety.· feelings of guilt and anxiety· The increase in the tax on heating fuel is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.anxiety about: · Her anxiety about the pain of childbirth is understandable.
a feeling of being worried that is caused by having to continuously deal with a difficult problem or having to work very hard for a long period of time: · The strain of managing such a huge company became too much for Anita.· He could see the strain in her face as she told him what she was going through.be a strain on: · The legal fight has been an enormous strain on my wife. put (a) strain on something: · The company wanted 110% commitment, and that put a strain on our marriage.be under strain: · She had a busy week, and she's under a lot of strain at the moment.
a strong feeling of worry and anxiety, especially about things that you cannot change: · Wallowing in angst about the unfairness of it all will just make the problem worse.· a period of national angst· a touching story of teenage angst
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives I felt a quiver of excitement run through me.
1[countable, uncountable] the feeling of being very worried about something SYN concernanxiety about/over· Then began a day of great anxiety.
· The patient's panic attacks are caused by acute anxiety.
· She lives a life of constant anxiety over money and job security.
· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.
· the wave of public anxiety about food safety
verbs· Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.
(=cause it)· The presence of Indian troops near the border has aroused considerable anxiety in neighbouring Pakistan.
· The child may feel anxiety about being away from home.
· The drug helps to reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel relaxed.
phrases· For many people, the primary source of anxiety is work.
· Patients experience high levels of anxiety at time of admission to hospital.
· Having an operation naturally entails feelings of anxiety.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I felt a quiver of excitement run through me.· We offer patients a gentle massage to help relieve anxiety.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· These sensations are the first acute symptoms of anxiety, often leading to hyperventilation and to the initiation of catastrophic panic thoughts.· Patients taking Ativan and Valium for long periods may suffer acute anxiety when they stop.· He suffered, like Vincent, from depressive attacks, of a kind now seen as indicating acute anxiety neurosis.· It is not and an acute anxiety attack will not harm you.
· Nevertheless, there was considerable anxiety among advisers that they would not be adequately prepared for the changeover.· It was an intimidating prospect, and I arrived at the deacons' meeting with considerable anxiety.· Yet solicitors had considerable anxieties about aspects of the preparations for this drastic re-engineering of the civil justice system.· The menopause is an experience which causes many women considerable anxiety.· On the other hand, the vulnerability of such old people creates considerable anxiety.
· These mystics are aware that the religious demands of the Church could induce a deep anxiety, which Luther certainly experienced.· Performance and Motivation Deep emotions and anxieties emerge during periods of fundamental change.· But as he talks at his bench at South Bank University in London his eyes betray deep anxiety and sadness.· Then all of a sudden my enthusiasm had been replaced with deep anxiety and apprehension for what actually lay ahead of me.· Real and deep anxieties were aired.
· Nevertheless, the product of the optimism is greater anxiety for parent and child when these ideals are not met.· She had also expressed great anxiety as to who was to compensate her for the loss of her fences and crop.· Nausea of vomiting or retching with great anxiety.· She was manifesting a great deal of anxiety about separation.· Then began a day of great anxiety, to put it mildly.· The whole operation caused Mrs Singh a great deal of anxiety.· Puzzlement outside the country has been matched by even greater anxiety within it.· Sufferers show greater signs of anxiety and stress, though whether this is cause or effect is disputed.
· This might be a typical presentation of acute hyperventilation caused by rapid shallow breathing during moments of high anxiety.· But in her current state of high anxiety, she will believe anything.· Anticipating extremely high levels of anxiety, the person no longer encounters the original situation of the supermarket.· The weather is perfect and we are now experienced enough mushers to be able to enjoy the high speeds without anxiety.· Patients experience high anxiety levels at time of admission to hospital.· Such old people customarily exhibit behaviour which is extraordinarily difficult to tolerate and which raises a high level of anxiety.
· In general, ministers are willing to be flexible to ensure that they can counter criticism arising from immediate public anxieties.· They also touched a nerve of public anxiety.
NOUN· Basically they become terrified of having another anxiety attack.· Co-trainer Lou Duva said he thought his fighter had a seizure or anxiety attack.· It is not and an acute anxiety attack will not harm you.· Take this quiz if you think you may have anxiety attacks.· Derek, who suffered an anxiety attack, was taken to Sunderland hospital but released after a check-up.· He also told her about his anxiety attacks and obsessive hand-washing.
VERB· In any particular organization individuals bring in these anxieties from their inner, phantasy worlds.· For Peckham, like many researchers, there is the additional concern that it may bring people more anxiety than help.· They bring anxiety about venues and dates into what is essentially a calm and anxiety-free activity.· However experienced and confident staff normally feel, subjecting their professional work to open scrutiny brings anxiety.· In fact, it could well be that his knowledge of her return to Eastlake had brought about her present anxieties.· Recently it seems to have been bringing him out in anxiety attacks once again.
· But admirable as this bonmot may be, the widespread use of the necessary techniques is causing some anxiety.· A failed attempt to relax at bedtime causes more anxiety and can condition you to associate relaxation techniques with insomnia.· In the absence of a direct threat to order the public opinion which had caused Loris-Melikov such anxiety appeared powerless.· They drew our attention, the tension within him causing me anxiety.· But until about 1530 these developments do not seem to have caused any serious anxiety.· Not being able to fall asleep quickly causes such anxiety that their bodies are aroused to the point that sleep becomes impossible.· Her own health suffered greatly, which caused Mozart much anxiety.· The more you try to control something that can not be controlled, the more your body is aroused, causing anxiety.
· This is the part of the counselling process which many dislike because it necessarily creates stress and anxiety in the counsellee.· All admitted that the decision to accept promotion created some anxiety and ambivalence.· The therapist is therefore looking for situations which create anxiety in the client.· There is probably no curricular subject that creates as much anxiety for parents as writing, and this is no surprise.· Alcohol can create depression, anxiety, confusion, and psychoses.· All these situations create anxiety which the client then has to cope with.· On the other hand, the vulnerability of such old people creates considerable anxiety.· And yet that only should be able to stimulate dreams, create anxiety.
· It is necessary to experience anxiety, pain, and death because we are alive.· When writing, you probably experience the same anxieties, ranging from irritation to frustration to outrage.· Patients experience high anxiety levels at time of admission to hospital.· In another situation we encountered a young woman, Colleen, who was experiencing anxiety during her thirty-second week of pregnancy.· With the departure of her cellmate, Fourth Aunt experienced the anxieties of loneliness.
· The Commission expresses its anxiety that the proposed syllabus in the revised music curriculum allows less time than hitherto for choral music.· She had also expressed great anxiety as to who was to compensate her for the loss of her fences and crop.· After that I felt free to express my anxieties more openly.· Omar expressed anxiety that we might be attacked as we withdrew from Bahdu, but Ali Wali guaranteed our safety.· In this poem the poet is expressing an anxiety about the modern day church.· Some members have expressed anxiety that the Sheriff Court Districts have not yet been made known or published.· He expressed anxiety about the public accountability of the funding council, and in particular who was to look after the strategic planning.
· Bertha Cohen felt his anxiety and shared it.· You might feel anxiety, confusion, curiosity, or even anger.· It was his first sight of his grandson and he felt a pang of anxiety as he looked down at him.· Some people feel anxiety very often and very intensely.· He spoke of the feeling of dread and anxiety throughout farming.· They can allow themselves to feel them without undue anxiety.· If a good relationship exists, the student should feel able to discuss anxieties and problems which may interfere with learning.· I felt a terrible anxiety creeping over me.
· Individual and group exercise programmes promote mobility and confidence, helping to diffuse anxiety and aggression.· As more women worked outside the home everywhere, they could not help sensing an increasing anxiety among men.· She was able to help him share his anxiety about the risk of moving, and this made it more manageable.· Julie had been very sympathetic, which had helped to soothe the anxiety about her job.· But a victory over Manchester City at Maine Road today would help clear all their anxieties away.· The company which produces the pain control cassette also produces a tape to help relieve anxiety.
· Belinda watched her, smiling at first because Faye really did seem pleased about the present, then with increasing anxiety.· As more women worked outside the home everywhere, they could not help sensing an increasing anxiety among men.· So as time goes on they watch their balloon with increasing anxiety.· Now this is an area of increasing anxiety.· Admission and discharge dates and visits by relatives together with court appearances will also at time increase the anxieties of residents.· That increased his anxiety: having planted two acres of millet, he had been looking forward to a good harvest.· But study stints that are too short will merely increase your anxiety.· Gradually he had started to reject food which had increased her level of anxiety and gained him more attention.
· They reduce uncertainty and hence anxiety about the future.· Often, just listening reduces these anxieties, and the anxieties can be reframed as normal responses to being pregnant.· Women choosing surgery had significantly reduced levels of anxiety while those who declined had no such reduction.· The report found that moderate exercise reduces the risk of premature death and promotes psychological well-being by reducing depression and anxiety.· This helped to reduce anxiety about having sufficient energy to last through one's duty period.· At low to moderate doses, these drugs significantly reduce anxiety without impairing or disrupting other brain systems.· Insomnia is treated by reassurance that sleep will improve when weight is regained and by behavioural techniques that also reduce anxiety.· Passion flower is employed around the world as a mild sedative that reduces nervous tension and anxiety.
· To relieve anxiety about funeral costs, we will introduce a funeral payment of £600, available on request.· And as they get older, they do everything conceivable to relieve that anxiety of that closeness.· Free discussion about attitudes to a problem will relieve anxiety, and mutual support can be obtained.· Containment relieves anxiety about strong feelings and impulses getting out of control.· This will go some way towards relieving the anxiety of those who felt that the fine and reprimands were far too limp.
· She had not been able to imagine why she should be suffering those anxiety attacks for so long.· Marquette lived up to pledges he wrote years before this passage, when he had promised never to suffer fear or anxiety.· Patients taking Ativan and Valium for long periods may suffer acute anxiety when they stop.· I thought I was suffering from generalized anxiety and depression.· Derek, who suffered an anxiety attack, was taken to Sunderland hospital but released after a check-up.· Some students suffer from excessive anxiety, which produces sleeplessness which in turn aggravates the anxiety.· These immediate-return hunter-gatherers never suffer anxiety about the future of food supplies and are characterized by improvident, generous, happy-go-lucky personalities.
There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses. There is growing public anxiety over levels of air pollution in our cities.deep/acute/great anxiety The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people. his feelings of anxiety A high level of anxiety was created by the introduction of cameras into the factory. It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone.2[uncountable] a feeling of wanting to do something very muchanxiety to do something I nearly fell in my anxiety to get downstairs quickly.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgreat/considerable anxiety· Then began a day of great anxiety.acute/deep/high anxiety· The patient's panic attacks are caused by acute anxiety.constant anxiety· She lives a life of constant anxiety over money and job security.increasing/mounting anxiety· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.public anxiety· the wave of public anxiety about food safetyverbscause/create/lead to anxiety· Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.arouse/provoke anxiety (=cause it)· The presence of Indian troops near the border has aroused considerable anxiety in neighbouring Pakistan.feel/suffer from anxiety· The child may feel anxiety about being away from home.reduce/relieve anxiety· The drug helps to reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel relaxed.phrasesa source of anxiety· For many people, the primary source of anxiety is work.somebody's level of anxiety· Patients experience high levels of anxiety at time of admission to hospital.feelings of anxiety· Having an operation naturally entails feelings of anxiety.