Definition and meaning of English word "anxiety"
anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
Meaning
NounAn unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
How to use
The term 'anxiety' can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a state of worry or unease. A common learner mistake is confusing 'anxiety' with 'anxious', which is an adjective. For example, 'She has anxiety about her exams' (not 'She is anxiousness').
🇬🇧 English
anxiety
Example
It is important to keep the anxiety in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- feel anxiety— to experience a state of worry
- anxiety attack— a sudden episode of intense anxiety
- suffer from anxiety— to experience anxiety regularly
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Frequency rank: #1398 in English
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The English word "anxiety" means "anxiety" in English.
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