Many editorials express their anxieties about the economic chaos in the country. [+ about]
Synonyms: uneasiness, concern, care, worry More Synonyms of anxiety
anxiety in British English
(æŋˈzaɪɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
a state of uneasiness or tension caused by apprehension of possible future misfortune, danger, etc; worry
2.
intense desire; eagerness
3. psychology
a state of intense apprehension or worry often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shaking, intense feelings in the gut, etc, common in mental illness or after a very distressing experience
See also angst
Word origin
C16: from Latin anxietas; see anxious
anxiety in American English
(æŋˈzaɪəti)
nounWord forms: pluralanxˈieties
1.
a state of being uneasy, apprehensive, or worried about what may happen; concern about a possible future event
2. Psychiatry
an abnormal state like this, characterized by a feeling of being powerless and unable to cope with threatening events, typically imaginary, and by physical tension, as shown by sweating, trembling, etc.
3.
an eager but often uneasy desire
anxiety to do well
SIMILAR WORDS: care
Word origin
L anxietas < anxius, anxious
COBUILD Collocations
anxiety
considerable anxiety
excessive anxiety
Examples of 'anxiety' in a sentence
anxiety
He remains cautious about whether anxiety actually causes illness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Do we understand those anxieties about immigration?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You've spoken openly about having anxiety.
The Sun (2016)
You've spoken before about suffering from anxiety.
The Sun (2017)
Nonetheless, he admits to some anxiety about the impact on staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Through the 18th century there were riots and acts of sabotage provoked by anxiety about wages and unemployment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In some cases, it is causing anxiety about the future and this is putting pressure on the relationship.
The Sun (2016)
Alongside the impact of your father's aggressive behaviour when you were growing up, this would only add to your overwhelming feelings of anxiety.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This leads to anxiety and nervousness on the part of the players.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They may be expressing their anxieties without realising the effect on you.
The Sun (2014)
One of the most common is anxiety.
The Sun (2012)
It may be that your feelings of anxiety limit your life.
Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)
What we have is not necessarily more anxiety but a more intense recording of anxiety.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This means they experience anxiety or worry for much of the time.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
Couples frequently express some anxiety about the length of time.
Christianity Today (2000)
Do we not now have a common anxiety and a common cause?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is possible their behaviour may have changed as they struggle with feelings of anxiety or stress.
The Sun (2015)
She now attributes this anxiety to the intense pressure she was under as a new artist.
The Sun (2014)
The anxiety and worry is barely imaginable.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
An unnatural high or excessive anxiety are both common.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
Becoming aware of your breathing while playing will help to reduce feelings of anxiety.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
School phobia is intense anxiety and fear of going to school.
Steinberg, Laurence & Levine, Ann You and Your Adolescent: A Parents' Guide for Ages 10 to 20 (1990)
That worry and constant anxiety keeps them awake at night.
Joanna Blythman SHOPPED: The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets (2004)
He cannot ram a bill through by hook or by crook if he is to respect the genuine anxiety about the reform.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is about my anxiety, the voice in your head.
The Sun (2014)
So is the science of humour all about superiority, anxiety and surprise?
The Sun (2011)
We got a total of 50 calls expressing anxiety or anger.
The Sun (2006)
Parents are loading a heavy burden of expectation, and anxieties about getting a job are growing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In a new report, it voiced deep anxiety about the risks facing the global economy this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many people find that the Bach flower rescue remedy helps them in situations where they experience nervousness or anxiety.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley (ed) The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs (1988)
An anxiety in his voice, an unexpected reaction to a comment, the slightest sign.
The Sun (2011)
Word lists with
anxiety
Psychology terms
In other languages
anxiety
British English: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪɪtɪ/ NOUN
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
Her voice was full of anxiety.
American English: anxiety
Arabic: قَلَق
Brazilian Portuguese: ansiedade
Chinese: 焦虑
Croatian: tjeskoba
Czech: úzkost
Danish: angst
Dutch: angst
European Spanish: ansiedad
Finnish: ahdistus
French: anxiété
German: Ängstlichkeit
Greek: ανησυχία
Italian: ansia
Japanese: 心配
Korean: 불안
Norwegian: engstelse
Polish: niepokój
European Portuguese: ansiedade
Romanian: neliniște
Russian: беспокойство
Latin American Spanish: ansiedad
Swedish: ängslan
Thai: ความวิตกกังวล
Turkish: endişe
Ukrainian: тривога
Vietnamese: sự lo lắng
All related terms of 'anxiety'
anxiety dream
A dream is an imaginary series of events that you experience in your mind while you are asleep .
anxiety attack
a sudden onset of extreme distress and agitation
anxiety disorder
any of various disorders characterized by extreme anxiety and including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety neurosis
a psychological disorder characterized by extreme distress and agitation , often occurring without any obvious cause
excessive anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry .
separation anxiety
a state of distress felt at the prospect of being separated from a familiar or beloved person
considerable anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry .
performance anxiety
the stage fright that a person feels when they are about to perform (a play, piece of music etc) in front of an audience
free-floating anxiety
chronic anxiety occurring for no identifiable cause
illness anxiety disorder
→ another name for hypochondria
generalized anxiety disorder
a condition characterized by excessive anxiety about a range of issues over an extended period of time
gad
If you gad about , you go to a lot of different places looking for amusement or entertainment .
hypochondria
If someone suffers from hypochondria , they continually worry about their health and falsely imagine that they are ill .
hypochondriasm
chronic abnormal anxiety concerning the state of one's health, even in the absence of any evidence of disease on medical examination
Chinese translation of 'anxiety'
anxiety
(æŋˈzaɪətɪ)
n
(c/u) (= concern) 焦虑(慮) (jiāolǜ)
(u) (Med) 焦虑(慮)症 (jiāolǜzhèng)
anxiety over or about sth对(對)某事感到焦虑(慮) (duì mǒushì gǎndào jiāolǜ)
his anxiety to please/to do well (= eagerness) 他急于(於)取悦(悅)他人/好好表现(現)的愿(願)望 (tā jí yú qǔyuè tārén/hǎohǎo biǎoxiàn de yuànwàng)
(noun)
Definition
a state of uneasiness about what may happen
His voice was full of anxiety.
Synonyms
uneasiness
I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again.
concern
The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease.
care
He never seemed to have a care in the world.
worry
His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.
doubt
They were troubled and full of doubt.
tension
Smiling relieves tension and stress.
alarm
The news was greeted with alarm by MPs.
distress
suspicion
angst
Young people can have feelings of isolation and angst.
unease
He tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease.
apprehension
It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.
misgiving
She had some misgivings about what she was about to do.
suspense
a writer who holds the suspense throughout her tale
nervousness
I smiled in an attempt to hide my nervousness.
disquiet
There is growing public disquiet.
trepidation (formal)
It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect.
foreboding
an uneasy sense of foreboding
restlessness
She complained of hyperactivity and restlessness.
solicitude
He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister.
perturbation
watchfulness
fretfulness
disquietude
apprehensiveness
dubiety
Opposites
security
,
confidence
,
relief
,
assurance
,
serenity
,
contentment
,
calmness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alarm
Definition
fear aroused by awareness of danger
The news was greeted with alarm by MPs.
Synonyms
fear,
horror,
panic,
anxiety,
distress,
terror,
dread,
dismay,
fright,
unease,
apprehension,
nervousness,
consternation,
trepidation (formal),
uneasiness
in the sense of angst
Definition
a feeling of anxiety
Young people can have feelings of isolation and angst.
Synonyms
anxiety,
worry,
distress,
torment,
unease,
apprehension,
agitation,
malaise,
perturbation,
vexation,
fretfulness,
disquietude,
inquietude (formal)
in the sense of apprehension
Definition
anxiety or dread
It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.