anxiety

noun
UK: /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
US: /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i/

  1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

    1. I have some anxiety about the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her anxiety grew as the interview date approached. [ ] [ ]

  2. A medical condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry and fear.

    1. He suffers from anxiety and panic attacks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Medication and therapy can help manage severe anxiety. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unease concern angst apprehension worry
anxiety intransitive-verb

  1. To feel worried or uneasy.

    1. I anxiety when I travel alone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some students anxiety too much about their grades. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anxiety" in English means: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome., A medical condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry and fear..

The phonetic transcription of "anxiety" is /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ in British English and /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anxiety": unease, concern, angst, apprehension, worry.

Example usage of "anxiety": "I have some anxiety about the exam.". More examples on the page.