Anxiety Symptoms

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is abnormally anxious about their health

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hypochondriac

  • The doctor diagnosed him as a hypochondriac due to his persistent belief in having serious illnesses despite medical reassurance.
  • She's such a hypochondriac, always convinced she has a rare disease whenever she feels a little off.
  • My friend is a total hypochondriac, always freaking out over every little ache and pain.
  • The company's CEO was a hypochondriac when it came to the financial health of the business, constantly worrying about potential risks and setbacks.

noun a speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetition of sounds, syllables, or words

verb to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions

  • The young boy's stammer made it difficult for him to speak clearly in front of the class.
  • Whenever she gets nervous, she tends to stammer a bit while talking.
  • Don't stammer, just spit it out!
  • His stammer in public speaking symbolized his lack of confidence in himself.