anxiety
nounHow to pronounce anxiety:
Definition of anxiety:
- anxiety (noun):
- a state of uneasiness about what may happen
- apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill a state of being anxious
- (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic.
- 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
Synonyms for anxiety:
angstdisquietudecarefearapprehensivenessdoubtdubietytrepidationfearfulnesspanicShow 15 more
Antonyms for anxiety:
heavenjoysuccesspeacepeacefulnessoptimismsolutionwincalmserenityShow 15 more
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