Words Related To Anxiety

adjective a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

• She felt anxious about the upcoming presentation at work.
• I'm getting anxious waiting for the test results.
• I'm feeling super anxious about meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time.
• The dark clouds looming overhead made her feel anxious about the impending storm.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'anxiously' describes how something is done or the manner in which an action is performed.

• She waited anxiously for the results of her job interview.
• He was anxiously waiting for her text message.
• I was anxiously freaking out before the big presentation.
• The storm clouds gathered anxiously on the horizon.

noun a state of being restless, unable to keep still or quiet

• The patient's restlessness could be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
• I can't sit still, my restlessness is driving me crazy!
• I've got major ants in my pants today, my restlessness is off the charts.
• Her constant need for change and excitement reflects a deeper restlessness within her soul.