Anxiety And Stress

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

adjective consternation can also be used as an adjective to describe a feeling of anxiety or dismay

  • The news of the company's bankruptcy caused great consternation among the employees.
  • There was a lot of consternation among the students when they found out about the surprise test.
  • The team's loss in the championship game left fans in a state of total consternation.
  • Her sudden resignation threw the office into a state of consternation as they scrambled to find a replacement.

adjective Ill-at-ease is used as an adjective to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease.

adverb Ill-at-ease can also be used as an adverb to describe how someone is feeling in a particular situation.

  • The new employee felt ill-at-ease during the important board meeting.
  • She always feels ill-at-ease at social gatherings.
  • I was so ill-at-ease when I had to give a speech in front of the whole class.
  • The uncertainty of the future left him ill-at-ease.

noun A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection

  • The perfectionist spent hours meticulously reviewing every detail of the report before submitting it.
  • My sister is such a perfectionist when it comes to arranging her bookshelf.
  • Don't be such a perfectionist, just relax and enjoy the moment.
  • She was a perfectionist in the kitchen, always striving to create the most delicious dishes.