Pronunciation: /æŋˈzaɪəti/
noun a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
A1 I feel anxiety before taking a test.
A2 Her anxiety about public speaking makes her nervous.
B1 Managing anxiety through deep breathing exercises can be helpful.
B2 Therapy can be effective in treating chronic anxiety disorders.
C1 The athlete's performance was affected by the anxiety of competing at a high level.
C2 The artist's anxiety about their upcoming gallery exhibition was palpable.
formal The patient's anxiety disorder requires professional treatment.
informal I always get anxiety before a big presentation.
slang I can't deal with all this anxiety, it's too much.
figurative The anxiety of waiting for the results felt like a weight on my chest.
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