anxiety

CEFRC1

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

Examples

  • Valium is usually prescribed to treat anxiety.

  • The boy got sick from anxiety.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪtʰɪi̯]
  • [ˌeɪ̯ŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪtʰɪi̯]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).

  2. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

  3. Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.

More examples

In context

  • The news added to his anxiety.

  • cause anxiety

  • feel anxiety

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin ānxietās, from ānxius (“anxious, solicitous, distressed, troubled”), from angō (“to distress, trouble”), akin to Ancient Greek ἄγχω (ánkhō, “to choke”). Equivalent to anxious + -ety. See anger; angst.