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   anxiety

   /aŋˈzʌɪɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome: "he felt a surge of anxiety" Similar worryconcernapprehensionapprehensivenessconsternationuneasinessuneasefearfulnessfeardisquietdisquietudeperturbationfretfulnessagitationangstnervousnessnervesedginesstensiontensenessstressmisgivingtrepidationforebodingsuspenseinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)the williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe jittersthe shakesthe jumpsthe yipscollywobblesjitterinessjim-jamstwitchinessthe (screaming) abdabsrhyming slang:Joe Blakesarchaic:worrimentOpposite calmnessserenity
   • ▪ a mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats, typically leading to avoidance behaviours and often to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension: "we are seeing more calls related to anxiety and depression"
   • 2. strong desire or concern to do something or for something to happen: "the housekeeper's eager anxiety to please" Similar eagernesskeennessdesireimpatiencelongingyearning

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French anxiété or Latin anxietas, from anxius (see anxious).

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2. www.nhs.uk › mental-health-issues › anxietyAnxiety - Every Mind Matters - NHS

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   Anxiety is a natural response to pressure, fear or threat, but it can become a problem if it affects our daily life or relationships. Learn about the signs, causes and ways to deal with anxiety from the NHS website.

3. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › conditionsAnxiety and panic attacks - NHS

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   Anxiety is a feeling of stress, panic or fear that can affect your everyday life physically and psychologically. Learn about the symptoms, types, causes and how to cope with anxiety from the UK's national health service.

4. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-ofAnxiety and panic attacks - Mind

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   Anxiety is a natural human response to worry, tension or fear, but it can become a mental health problem if it affects your life. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of anxiety and panic attacks, and how to cope with them.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnxietyAnxiety - Wikipedia

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   Anxiety is an emotion which is characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. Anxiety is different from fear in that fear is defined as the emotional response to a present threat, whereas anxiety is the anticipation of a future one.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2018 · Anxiety disorder due to a medical condition includes symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are directly caused by a physical health problem. Generalized anxiety disorder includes persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about activities or events — even ordinary, routine issues.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anxietyAnxiety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of anxiety as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Anxiety can mean apprehensive uneasiness, fear, worry, or a cause of anxiety.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANXIETY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. Learn more about the different types and causes of anxiety, and see how to use the word in sentences and collocations.