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anxiety
[ ang-zahy-i-tee ]
noun
- distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune:
He felt anxiety about the possible loss of his job.
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Antonyms: , ,
- earnest but tense desire; eagerness:
He had a keen anxiety to succeed in his work.
- Psychiatry. a state of apprehension and psychic tension occurring in some forms of mental disorder.
anxiety
/ æŋˈɪɪɪ /
noun
- a state of uneasiness or tension caused by apprehension of possible future misfortune, danger, etc; worry
- intense desire; eagerness
- psychol a state of intense apprehension or worry often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shaking, intense feelings in the gut, etc, common in mental illness or after a very distressing experience See also angst
anxiety
/ ăԲ-ī′ĭ-ŧ /
- A state of apprehension and fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation.
- ◆ In psychiatry, a patient has an anxiety disorder ◆ if normal psychological functioning is disrupted or if anxiety persists without an identifiable cause.
anxiety
- Emotional distress, especially that brought on by fear of failure. ( See also angst .)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anxiety1
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Watanabe's latest, “Lazarus,” calls on familiar hints while transporting us to a future near enough to feel like the present, anxieties included.
He said: "For many, this type of surgery is not just aesthetic but also functional, helping to maintain confidence, secure employment, and reduce anxiety associated with age-related bias."
France is one of the biggest foreign suppliers of wine to the US, and its winemaking industry has expressed anxiety about what the 20% EU tariffs will mean for their business.
The president, brandishing a giant rectangular piece of card packed with the new tariff increases, unleashing waves of anxiety across factory floors, boardrooms and government ministries the world over.
“The patient was referred to our office for dental treatment under general anesthesia due to her young age and acute situational anxiety,” according to the statement.
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