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anxiety

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A feeling of worry, nervousness, or apprehension about what is happening or what might happen.

    - "I have anxiety about speaking in public."
    - "Her anxiety was getting the best of her."
    - "He tried to calm her anxiety before the exam."
  • Noun

    A state of uneasiness and fear, often marked by increased heart rate, sweating, and other symptoms.

    - "The soldier experienced anxiety before going into battle."
    - "She had anxiety attacks whenever she thought about flying."
    - "His anxiety was so severe that he couldn't leave the house."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/



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Synonyms

apprehension , care , disquiet , disquietude , distress , foreboding , perplexity , restlessness , solicitude , trouble , uneasiness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with anxiety
nervous , anxious , apprehensive , dreary , fearful , nebulous , serene , treary
Variants
List of all variants of anxiety that leads to same result
anxieties , anxiety , anxiety attack , anxiety attacks , anxiety disorder , anxiety disorders , anxiety neuroses , anxiety neurosis , anxiety state , anxiety states , generalized anxiety disorder , generalized anxiety disorders , illness anxiety disorder , illness anxiety disorders , separation anxiety
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

anxieties, anxiousness, anxiety-ridden


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'anxietas', meaning 'uneasiness' or 'anxiety'.


Trivia
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  1. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the United States.

  2. Anxiety can be treated with medication, therapy, or a combination of both.

  3. Anxiety disorders cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion each year in productivity losses.


Related Concepts
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  1. Stress: Anxiety and stress are closely related emotions. While stress is a response to a specific threat or challenge, anxiety is a persistent feeling of worry or fear.

  2. Panic Disorder: Anxiety can manifest as panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort.

  3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Generalized anxiety disorder is a chronic condition characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of things.


Culture
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Anxiety has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, anxiety is often portrayed as a debilitating emotion that can prevent characters from achieving their goals or living their lives to the fullest. In art, anxiety is often depicted through images of tense, anxious figures or chaotic, disordered scenes. In music, anxiety is often expressed through fast tempos, dissonant harmonies, and lyrics that explore fear and uncertainty.

How to Memorize "anxiety"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a tight knot in your stomach. This is what anxiety feels like.
    - Visualize yourself in a crowded room, feeling the weight of everyone's eyes on you. This is what social anxiety feels like.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'anxiety' with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach.
    - Think of the word 'anxiety' as a heavy weight on your shoulders.

  3. mnemonics

    - Anxiety starts with 'A', so remember 'An Apple A Day Keeps Anxiety Away'


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