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Anxiety

🇬🇧 UK /["/æŋˈzaɪəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/æŋˈzaɪəti/"]/

Meaning of Anxiety

the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen

In simple words: A feeling of worry or fear.

Anxiety in a sentence

• Many people experience anxiety during stressful situations, such as taking exams.
• She felt a sense of anxiety as she approached the crowded room.
• Anxiety can manifest physically, leading to symptoms like trembling or sweating.
• His anxiety about the upcoming presentation was evident in his fidgeting.
• Therapy can help individuals manage their anxiety and develop coping strategies.
• The anxiety disorder affected her daily life, making simple tasks seem daunting.
• He often turned to meditation as a way to relieve his anxiety.
• Feeling anxiety is a normal human response, but it can become overwhelming for some.

How to use Anxiety

Use 'anxiety' in situations discussing mental health or stress. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but may be too intense for light conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'a-nix-iety' — picture nixing all worries away.

Related words

Collocations with Anxiety

• acute
• considerable
• deep
• level
• arouse
• bring
• cause
• grow
• arise
• arise from something
• attack
• disorder
• dream
• anxiety about
• anxiety at
• anxiety for
• anxiety and depression
• fear and anxiety
• acute
• considerable
• deep
• level
• arouse
• bring
• cause
• grow
• arise
• arise from something
• attack
• disorder
• dream
• anxiety about
• anxiety at
• anxiety for
• anxiety and depression
• fear and anxiety

Synonyms for Anxiety

• nervousness
• unease
• apprehension
• fear
• worry

Opposites of Anxiety

• calm
• peace
• serenity

Common mistakes with Anxiety

• Confusing 'anxiety' with 'anxious' - remember 'anxiety' is the noun.
• Using 'anxiety' to describe simple stress, when it's more about a deeper, chronic feeling.
• Mispronouncing it as 'anxity' instead of 'an-xi-ety'.

Frequently asked questions about Anxiety

What does Anxiety mean?

A feeling of worry or fear.

What is the definition of Anxiety?

the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen

How do you use Anxiety in a sentence?

Many people experience anxiety during stressful situations, such as taking exams.

Can you give another example of Anxiety?

She felt a sense of anxiety as she approached the crowded room.

What are synonyms for Anxiety?

Common alternatives include nervousness, unease, apprehension, fear, worry.

What is the opposite of Anxiety?

Opposite meanings include calm, peace, serenity.

What words go with Anxiety?

It commonly pairs with acute, considerable, deep, level, arouse, bring, cause, grow, arise, arise from something, attack, disorder, dream, anxiety about, anxiety at, anxiety for, anxiety and depression, fear and anxiety, acute, considerable, deep, level, arouse, bring, cause, grow, arise, arise from something, attack, disorder, dream, anxiety about, anxiety at, anxiety for, anxiety and depression, fear and anxiety.

What are common mistakes when using Anxiety?

Confusing 'anxiety' with 'anxious' - remember 'anxiety' is the noun. Using 'anxiety' to describe simple stress, when it's more about a deeper, chronic feeling. Mispronouncing it as 'anxity' instead of 'an-xi-ety'.

How do you pronounce Anxiety?

US: /["/æŋˈzaɪəti/"]/, UK: /["/æŋˈzaɪəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Anxiety?

Use 'anxiety' in situations discussing mental health or stress. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but may be too intense for light conversation.

What CEFR level is Anxiety?

"Anxiety" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.