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Noun
/aNGˈzī-itē/,
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anxieties, plural;
  1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
    • - he felt a surge of anxiety
    • - anxieties about the moral decline of today's youth
  2. Desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease
    • - the housekeeper's eager anxiety to please
  3. A nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks


  1. (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
  2. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
  3. Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components.Seligman, M.E.P., Walker, E.F. & Rosenhan, D.L.). Abnormal psychology, (4th ed.) New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. ...
  4. Anxiety is the second album by the alternative rock/post-grunge music group Smile Empty Soul. The album was scheduled to be released in the fall of 2005 via Lava Records, but after numerous push-backs and a massive protest from religious groups , the label scrapped the album and Smile Empty Soul ...
  5. Anxiety (Inquietude) is a 1998 Portuguese drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira. It was screened out of competition at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.
  6. Anxiety is an EP recorded by the American street punk band Monster Squad, published by Strength Through Pain records in 2002. It is now out of print.
  7. Elephunk is the 3rd studio album by American musical band The Black Eyed Peas. Released on June 24, 2003, the album charted at number 14 on the American Billboard 200 albums chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 8. ...
  8. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness or concern about some uncertain event; An uneasy or distressing desire (for something); A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach
  9. The apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied by a feeling of dysphoria or somatic symptoms of tension. The focus of anticipated danger may be internal or external. ...
  10. An abnormal sense of fear, nervousness, and apprehension about something that might happen in the future.
  11. ‘People suffering from an anxiety disorder are subject to intense, prolonged feelings of fright and distress for no obvious reason. The condition turns their life into a continuous journey of unease and fear and can interfere with their relationships with family, friends and colleagues. ...
  12. A feeling/emotion. An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it.
  13. Anxiety is an unpleasant feeling when you feel worried, uneasy or distressed about something that may or may not be about to happen.
  14. An emotional state marked by a combination of feelings including fear, apprehension, and worry.
  15. is the most common cause of hyperventilation. Panic disorder, a severe episodic form of anxiety, usually causes hyperventilation with resultant symptoms. Treatment of recurrent hyperventilation begins with a complete explanation by the patient of the condition and the symptoms it causes. ...
  16. Distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.
  17. Feeling apprehensive, uncertain and fearful without any apparent reason. This distracts attention from driving
  18. A state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning.
  19. n.  Nature's way of getting you up mornings.
  20. As with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and panic attacks, anxiety and anxiety attacks have been argued to be a natural outgrowth from the ritualistic, perfectionist characteristics of Asperger’s.
  21. apprehension of danger, or dread, accompanied by nervous restlessness, tension, increased heart rate, and shortness of breath unrelated to a clearly identifiable stimulus
  22. Anxiety is characterised by changes in the way the individual thinks, feels and behaves; anxiety is usually experienced in response to a perceived significant threat. ...
  23. A continuous fear (which can be low- or high-level) that something wrong is going to happen.
  24. A psychological condition in which the sufferer experiences feelings of apprehension and dread, often for no apparent reason.
  25. feelings of worry, fear, uneasiness, or helplessness possibly caused by many factors.