anxiety
Definition
- n. (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
- n. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Word forms
- Plural
- anxieties
Example sentences
n.
She felt a lot of anxiety before her final exams.
n.
The doctor explained that anxiety can affect both mental and physical health.