Words Related To Stress And Anxiety

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The constant changes in the stock market have left investors on edge.
• I've been on edge ever since I heard about the upcoming exam.
• She's been on edge all day because of the argument with her friend.
• The suspenseful movie had me on edge the entire time.

noun a physical injury to the body, typically involving a cut or break in the skin

verb past tense of wind up, meaning to tighten or twist something into a coiled or compact form

adjective in a state of nervous tension or excitement

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is wound up or completed

• After a series of negotiations, the parties wound up signing a contract.
• We wound up at the beach after getting lost on the way to the park.
• I wound up binge-watching the entire series in one night.
• Despite their differences, they wound up becoming the best of friends.