anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It is a common emotion that people feel when they are stressed or afraid of what might happen in the future.
Examples
3 of 5I feel a lot of anxiety before I travel to a new place.
I feel very worried before I go to a new city.
The patient reported feelings of anxiety during the medical examination.
The patient said they felt nervous during the check-up.
I've got major anxiety about this party tonight because I don't know anyone.
I am really nervous about the party because I have no friends there.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'A' in Anxiety as 'Asking' too many questions about the future: 'What if I fail?', 'What if I'm late?'
Quick Quiz
The student felt a lot of ________ before the difficult exam.
Correct!
The correct answer is: anxiety
Examples
I feel a lot of anxiety before I travel to a new place.
everydayI feel very worried before I go to a new city.
The patient reported feelings of anxiety during the medical examination.
formalThe patient said they felt nervous during the check-up.
I've got major anxiety about this party tonight because I don't know anyone.
informalI am really nervous about the party because I have no friends there.
Studies show that constant noise can increase levels of anxiety in students.
academicResearch says loud sounds can make students feel more worried.
There is some anxiety among the staff regarding the upcoming changes in the company.
businessThe workers are worried about the new rules at the office.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
anxiety attack
a sudden feeling of extreme fear or worry
filled with anxiety
feeling a very large amount of worry
waiting with anxiety
waiting for something while feeling very nervous
Often Confused With
Fear is a reaction to a real danger happening now, while anxiety is worry about something that might happen in the future.
Stress is caused by outside pressure (like work), whereas anxiety is the internal feeling or reaction to that pressure.
Usage Notes
Use 'anxiety' as a noun to describe the general state of being worried. It is often used with the verbs 'feel', 'have', or 'experience'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use 'anxiety' as a verb. You cannot 'anxiety' something; you must 'feel anxiety' or 'be anxious'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'A' in Anxiety as 'Asking' too many questions about the future: 'What if I fail?', 'What if I'm late?'
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'anxietas', which comes from 'anxius', meaning 'troubled' or 'solicitous'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many modern English-speaking cultures, talking about anxiety is common and encouraged as part of mental health awareness.
Quick Quiz
The student felt a lot of ________ before the difficult exam.
Correct!
The correct answer is: anxiety
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