anxiety
noun
- emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil
- unpleasant state of inner turmoil
- personality trait of people who feel the feeling of fear more frequently and intensely
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪti/ / [ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪtʰɪi̯] / /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪɾi/
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin ānxietās, from ānxius (“anxious, solicitous, distressed, troubled”), from angō (“to distress, trouble”), akin to Ancient Greek ἄγχω (ánkhō, “to choke”). Equivalent to anxious + -ety. See anger; angst.
- An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
“generalized anxiety disorder”
“feel anxiety”
- An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
- A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
- Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.
“My anxiety is a part of me, one that I’ve had to learn to deal with.”