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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.healthline.com › health › anxietyAnxiety Disorders: Causes, Types, Symptoms, & Treatments

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   Jan 2, 2023 · What is anxiety? Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. For example, going to a job interview or giving a...

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 323454Anxiety: Symptoms, types, causes, prevention, and treatment

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Anxiety is a complex response to real or perceived threats. It can involve cognitive, physical, and behavioral changes. Real or perceived danger causes a rush of adrenaline, a...

4. www.anxiety.org › what-is-anxietyAnxiety » What Is Anxiety? Signs, Causes, Symptoms

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Anxiety is a physiological and psychological response that occurs when the mind and body encounter stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar situations. It manifests as a feeling of discomfort, distress, or apprehension before a significant event.

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

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   ANXIETY definition: 1. an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might…. Learn more.

6. 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. [1] [2] [3] 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. [4] .

7. 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. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance ...

8. www.everydayhealth.com › anxietyWhat Is Anxiety? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

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   Apr 25, 2023 · Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, or worry that typically occurs in the absence of an imminent threat. It differs from fear, which is the body’s natural response to immediate danger....