Associations to the word «Anxiety»

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Wiktionary

ANXIETY, noun. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
ANXIETY, noun. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
ANXIETY, noun. (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
ANXIETY DISORDER, noun. A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.
ANXIETY DISORDERS, noun. Plural of anxiety disorder

Dictionary definition

ANXIETY, noun. (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.
ANXIETY, noun. A vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune.

Wise words

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