Anxiety

Pronunciation: /æŋˈzaɪətiː/

Anxiety (noun)

  1. A feeling of nervousness or worry about something that may happen.
  2. A condition where a person often feels very worried or fearful, affecting their daily life.

Examples

  • Many people experience anxiety before a big event.
  • Anxiety can affect daily life and relationships.

Common collocations: feel anxiety, manage anxiety, treat anxiety, diagnose anxiety

Synonyms of Anxiety

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Anxiety

  • — The opposite of feeling anxious is being calm.
  • — Maintaining composure counters feelings of anxiety.