Meaning & use
anxiety
A persistent feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an uncertain outcome.
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The exam gave her a wave of anxiety that lasted until she saw the results.
He manages his anxiety through regular exercise and deep breathing exercises.
A note on using this word
Anxiety can describe an everyday feeling or, when severe and lasting, a diagnosable mental health condition.
Words with a similar meaning
nervousnessworry
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