anxiety

noun

anx·i·ety aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē How to pronounce anxiety (audio)

plural anxieties

a(1)

: apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious

More Buddhist uprisings in South Vietnam in the spring of 1966 intensified my anxiety.

Robert S. McNamara

I felt my anxiety rise as we pressed deeper underground.

Jon Krakauer

(2)

medical : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it

: mentally distressing concern or interest

Yet the pace of a child's progress can also be a source of anxiety for mothers and fathers.

Susan Ochshorn

: a strong desire sometimes mixed with doubt, fear, or uneasiness

… his anxiety to succeed and his continued nervousness over the possible bankruptcy of his shoe company caused her to lecture him about relaxing and caring for his health.

William Drake

… present a gamble that consumers, in their anxiety to make an affordable deal, do not always appreciate.

Stephen Koepp

: a cause of anxiety

… citizens stressed by gnawing economic and social anxieties.

Michael Pertschuk

Example Sentences

feelings of anger and anxiety She suffers from chronic anxiety. He's been feeling a lot of anxiety about his new job.

Recent Examples on the Web While each of these anxiety disorders manifests in different ways (such as in social situations for social anxiety disorder), all of them can trigger physical symptoms—including a racing heart.

Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you.

Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you.

Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you.

Amy Dickinson, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you.

Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Inhibitions around things like cleanliness or public speaking can underlie anxiety disorders.

Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Things took a toll, however, with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Olrik, who was prone to anxiety and panic attacks, took a turn for the worse.

Bradford Betz, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 With over 40 million United States adults impacted by anxiety disorders, people are hungry for actionable tips and approachable tools, especially in a time of great collective stress with little innovation in available treatments.

Jess Cording, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

anxiety

noun

anx·i·ety aŋ-ˈzī-ət-ē How to pronounce anxiety (audio)

plural anxieties

a(1)

: apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious

(2)

: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it

: mentally distressing concern or interest

Yet the pace of a child's progress can also be a source of anxiety for mothers and fathers.

Susan Ochshorn, Parenting

: a cause of anxiety

… the younger children, faced with a new school, harder subjects and the myriad anxieties that thread childhood and adolescence …

Charisse Jones, The New York Times

anxiety

noun

as in fear

an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble Dorothy's anxiety about her brother's operation kept her awake all night

Synonyms & Similar Words

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fear
worry
concern
unease
concernment
nervousness
anxiousness
uneasiness
fearfulness
uncertainty
apprehensiveness
apprehension
agitation
disquietude
disquiet
tension
stress
discomfort
panic
perturbation
agita
solicitude
nervosity
dread
anguish
desperation
sweat
care
distress
angst
jitters
doubt
desperateness
jumpiness
disturbance
discomposure
dismay
tremor
consternation
strain
torment
upset
alarm
vexation
edginess
franticness
suspense
distraction
incertitude
misgiving
hand-wringing
compunction
qualm
presentiment
foreboding
alarum
cold feet
scruple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unconcern
ease
contentment
calmness
tranquility
calm
peace
relief
content
serenity
easiness
peacefulness
tranquillity
quietude
placidity
quiet
comfort
placidness
solace
consolation
sereneness
tranquilness

as in fearfulness

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large

Synonyms & Similar Words

fear
fearfulness
panic
dread
terror
trepidation
fright
worry
horror
scare
alarm
nervousness
dismay
concern
phobia
jitters
agitation
alarum
pang
apprehension
disquiet
discomposure
creeps
consternation
perturbation
twinge
qualm
funk
timidity
cowardice
willies
faintheartedness
timorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

confidence
assurance
boldness
fearlessness
aplomb
courage
self-confidence
fortitude
self-assurance
bravery
stoutness
intrepidity
dauntlessness
courageousness
nerve
daring
valor
gallantry
intrepidness
hardihood
audacity
doughtiness
guts

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of anxiety are care, concern, solicitude, and worry. While all these words mean "a troubled or engrossed state of mind or the thing that causes this," anxiety stresses anguished uncertainty or fear of misfortune or failure.

plagued by anxiety and self-doubt

The meanings of care and anxiety largely overlap; however, care implies oppression of the mind weighed down by responsibility or disquieted by apprehension.

a face worn by years of care

The words concern and anxiety can be used in similar contexts, but concern implies a troubled state of mind because of personal interest, relation, or affection.

crimes caused concern in the neighborhood

The synonyms solicitude and anxiety are sometimes interchangeable, but solicitude implies great concern and connotes either thoughtful or hovering attentiveness toward another.

acted with typical maternal solicitude

The words worry and anxiety are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, worry suggests fretting over matters that may or may not be real cause for anxiety.

financial worries

单词	anxiety
释义	anxiety noun anx·i·ety aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē plural anxieties 1 a(1) : apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious More Buddhist uprisings in South Vietnam in the spring of 1966 intensified my anxiety. Robert S. McNamara I felt my anxiety rise as we pressed deeper underground. Jon Krakauer (2) medical : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it b : mentally distressing concern or interest Yet the pace of a child's progress can also be a source of anxiety for mothers and fathers. Susan Ochshorn c : a strong desire sometimes mixed with doubt, fear, or uneasiness … his anxiety to succeed and his continued nervousness over the possible bankruptcy of his shoe company caused her to lecture him about relaxing and caring for his health. William Drake … present a gamble that consumers, in their anxiety to make an affordable deal, do not always appreciate. Stephen Koepp 2 : a cause of anxiety … citizens stressed by gnawing economic and social anxieties. Michael Pertschuk Synonyms agita agitation anxiousness apprehension apprehensiveness care concern concernment disquiet disquietude fear nervosity nervousness perturbation solicitude sweat unease uneasiness worry See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences feelings of anger and anxiety She suffers from chronic anxiety. He's been feeling a lot of anxiety about his new job. Recent Examples on the Web While each of these anxiety disorders manifests in different ways (such as in social situations for social anxiety disorder), all of them can trigger physical symptoms—including a racing heart. Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you. Amy Dickinson, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 In my opinion, your extreme anxiety and panic response actually poses a significant and immediate health risk to you. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Inhibitions around things like cleanliness or public speaking can underlie anxiety disorders. Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Things took a toll, however, with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Olrik, who was prone to anxiety and panic attacks, took a turn for the worse. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 With over 40 million United States adults impacted by anxiety disorders, people are hungry for actionable tips and approachable tools, especially in a time of great collective stress with little innovation in available treatments. Jess Cording, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English anxiete, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French anxieté, borrowed from Latin anxietāt-, anxietās "apprehensive uneasiness, worry, solicitude," from anxius "worried, disturbed, anxious" + -etāt-, -etās, variant of -itāt-, -tās -ity First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Phrases Containing anxiety anxiety attack generalized anxiety disorder illness anxiety disorder anxiety disorder anxiety neurosis separation anxiety anxiety state anxiety attack generalized anxiety disorder illness anxiety disorder anxiety disorder anxiety neurosis separation anxiety anxiety state See More Kids Definition anxiety noun anx·i·ety aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē plural anxieties : fear or nervousness about what might happen Tests cause many people anxiety. Medical Definition anxiety noun anx·i·ety aŋ-ˈzī-ət-ē plural anxieties 1 a(1) : apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious (2) : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it b : mentally distressing concern or interest Yet the pace of a child's progress can also be a source of anxiety for mothers and fathers. Susan Ochshorn, Parenting 2 : a cause of anxiety … the younger children, faced with a new school, harder subjects and the myriad anxieties that thread childhood and adolescence … Charisse Jones, The New York Times anxiety noun 1 as in fear an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble Dorothy's anxiety about her brother's operation kept her awake all night Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fear worry concern unease concernment nervousness anxiousness uneasiness fearfulness uncertainty apprehensiveness apprehension agitation disquietude disquiet tension stress discomfort panic perturbation agita solicitude nervosity dread anguish desperation sweat care distress angst jitters doubt desperateness jumpiness disturbance discomposure dismay tremor consternation strain torment upset alarm vexation edginess franticness suspense distraction incertitude misgiving hand-wringing compunction qualm presentiment foreboding alarum cold feet scruple Antonyms & Near Antonyms unconcern ease contentment calmness tranquility calm peace relief content serenity easiness peacefulness tranquillity quietude placidity quiet comfort placidness solace consolation sereneness tranquilness See More 2 as in fearfulness the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large Synonyms & Similar Words fear fearfulness panic dread terror trepidation fright worry horror scare alarm nervousness dismay concern phobia jitters agitation alarum pang apprehension disquiet discomposure creeps consternation perturbation twinge qualm funk timidity cowardice willies faintheartedness timorousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms confidence assurance boldness fearlessness aplomb courage self-confidence fortitude self-assurance bravery stoutness intrepidity dauntlessness courageousness nerve daring valor gallantry intrepidness hardihood audacity doughtiness guts See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of anxiety are care, concern, solicitude, and worry. While all these words mean "a troubled or engrossed state of mind or the thing that causes this," anxiety stresses anguished uncertainty or fear of misfortune or failure. plagued by anxiety and self-doubt The meanings of care and anxiety largely overlap; however, care implies oppression of the mind weighed down by responsibility or disquieted by apprehension. a face worn by years of care The words concern and anxiety can be used in similar contexts, but concern implies a troubled state of mind because of personal interest, relation, or affection. crimes caused concern in the neighborhood The synonyms solicitude and anxiety are sometimes interchangeable, but solicitude implies great concern and connotes either thoughtful or hovering attentiveness toward another. acted with typical maternal solicitude The words worry and anxiety are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, worry suggests fretting over matters that may or may not be real cause for anxiety. financial worries
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anxiety

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