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anxietynoun
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apprehension, disquietude, perplexity, distress, care, restlessness, uneasiness, solicitude, disquiet, trouble, foreboding -
anxietynoun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
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trouble, disquietude, solicitude, uneasiness, apprehension, restlessness, disquiet, perplexity, distress, foreboding, care -
anxietynoun
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
I was anxious to get into the office before Henderson called from New York.
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foreboding, solicitude, care, perplexity, trouble, uneasiness, restlessness, apprehension, distress, disquietude, disquiet -
anxietynoun
A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
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distress, perplexity, uneasiness, care, solicitude, apprehension, trouble, restlessness, disquiet, foreboding, disquietude
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anxiety
Anxiety is, according to its derivation, a choking disquiet, akin to anguish; anxiety is mental; anguish may be mental or physical; anguish is in regard to the known, anxiety in regard to the unknown; anguish is because of what has happened, anxiety because of what may happen. Anxiety refers to some future event, always suggesting hopeful possibility, and thus differing from apprehension, fear, dread, foreboding, terror, all of which may be quite despairing. In matters within our reach, anxiety always stirs the question whether something can not be done, and is thus a valuable spur to doing; in this respect it is allied to care. Foreboding, dread, etc., commonly incapacitate for all helpful thought or endeavor. Worry is a more petty, restless, and manifest anxiety; anxiety may be quiet and silent; worry is communicated to all around. Solicitude is a milder anxiety. Fretting or fretfulness is a weak complaining without thought of accomplishing or changing anything, but merely as a relief to one’s own disquiet. Perplexity often involves anxiety, but may be quite free from it. A student may be perplexed regarding a translation, yet, if he has time enough, not at all anxious regarding it.
Synonyms:
anguish, apprehension, care, concern, disquiet, disturbance, dread, fear, foreboding, fretfulness, fretting, misgiving, perplexity, solicitude, trouble, worryAntonyms:
apathy, assurance, calmness, carelessness, confidence, ease, light-heartedness, nonchalance, satisfaction, tranquillityPreposition:
Anxiety for a friend’s return; anxiety about, in regard to, or concerning the future.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote
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anxiety
Synonyms:
care, trouble, eagerness, disquiet, apprehension, carefulness, diffidence, solicitude, misgivingAntonyms:
carelessness, ease, confidence, contentment, acquiescence, contentedness, apathy, light-heartedness, nonchalance
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anxiety, anxiousnessnoun
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
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anxietynoun
a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Synonyms:
anxiousness
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stress
a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
«he’s obviously under a lot of stress»
Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019
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anxietynoun
Synonyms:
solicitude, concern, care, uneasiness, disquiet, apprehension, fear, misgiving, perplexity, worry, vexation, trouble, pain, disquietude
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List of paraphrases for «anxiety»:
anguish, concern, angst, fear, disquiet, trepidation, unease, distress, unrest, worry, apprehension, uneasiness
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Plato:
Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.
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New Jersey:
Pete Buttigieg, who is openly gay, remarked. The debate in Atlanta markedthe first time Pete Buttigieg faced other White House hopefuls as an undisputed member of the top tier. Pete Buttigieg WEBSITES ON BLACK AMERICA PLANS USED STOCK PHOTOS OF MINORITIES The 37-year old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, gained significant ground in recent months in Iowa, which holds United Nations first caucuses in February. Pete Buttigieg is bunched at the top of most polls in Iowa with candidates who have much longer political resumes. Veteran Democratic consultant and communications strategist Lynda Tran said Pete Buttigieg is on the rise, and that means Pete Buttigieg should anticipate the other candidates on stage this week to set their sights on Pete Buttigieg campaign. Some surveys are beginning to show Pete Buttigieg taking a more convincing lead in the race, at least in early-voting states. Pete Buttigieg still faces plenty of hurdles to clinching the Democratic nomination, particularly winning over black and other minority voters. But Pete Buttigieg Iowa rise means Pete Buttigieg could come under fire from Pete Buttigieg rivals like never before. Joe Biden, Warren and Bernie Sanders have all faced similar scrutiny in previous debates, and those attacks did little to change the trajectory of the race. The debate unfolded at a moment of uncertainty about the Democratic field, with some in the party, particularly donors, worried theres no one positioned to defeat Donald Trump. Former President Barack Obama took the unusual step last week of warning the party against moving too far to the left. Speaking to that anxiety, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick entered the Democratic race last week. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, is openly flirting with a bid. Neither Patrick nor Michael Bloomberg were onstage Wednesday. With less than three months before voting, much of the nations political attention would typically be focused on the primary. Instead, the focus is on the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. New Jersey Sen. Booker faces especially intense pressure. Hes yet to meet the Democratic National Committees polling requirements for the December debate, and New Jersey Sen. Booker campaign acknowledges that New Jersey Sen. Booker needs to capitalize on the national spotlight. In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, the stage for the Democratic presidential primary is seen before Wednesday’s debate in Atlanta. ( AP Photo/Mike Stewart) The New Jersey senator took an apparent shot at Pete Buttigieg at one point, following the news that his campaign had used a stock photo of a woman in Kenya who apparently hadnothing to do with the campaign. I want to turn back to the issue of black voters, i have a lifetime of experience with black voters.Ive been one since I was 18. Nobody on this stage should need a focus group to hear from African-American voters.
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Debasish Mridha, M.D.:
Happiness lies in simplicity.
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Deborah Fox:
People who struggle with anxiety often have a hard time relaxing, so their ability to tune into their sexual sensations and allow arousal to happen is compromised, they put so much energy into managing their anxiety that takes them away from enjoying themselves — including the spiciness of sex.
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Zachary Rubin:
We don’t want to start notifying people who had no risk of exposure and cause undue anxiety, we ended up working backwards and that unfortunately was the cause of some delay.
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- قلقArabic
- неспакой, трывогаBelarusian
- тревога, силно желание, безпокойствоBulgarian
- ansietatCatalan, Valencian
- úzkost, starost, nedočkavostCzech
- angst, iverDanish
- Besorgnis, AngstGerman
- ανησυχία, επιθυμία, έγνοια, άγχοςGreek
- ansiedad, inquietud, zozobraSpanish
- اضطراب, نگرانیPersian
- levottomuus, ahdistuneisuushäiriö, ahdistus, huolestuneisuus, huoliFinnish
- inquiétude, anxiétéFrench
- imní, sníomhIrish
- iomagainScottish Gaelic
- चिंताHindi
- kegelisahanIndonesian
- anxietáInterlingue
- órói, angist, kvíði, áhyggjaIcelandic
- ansietà, bramosia, ansiaItalian
- 心配, 不安Japanese
- 걱정Korean
- metus, sollicitudoLatin
- māihiMāori
- verlangen, vrees, bezorgdheid, ongerustheid, angstDutch
- angstNorwegian
- niepokój, lękPolish
- angústia, anseio, ansiedadePortuguese
- anxietate, teamăRomanian
- страх, беспокойство, желание, тревога, боязньRussian
- strepnja, стрепњаSerbo-Croatian
- starosť, úzkosťSlovak
- ängslan, farhåga, ångest, iverSwedish
- ఆందోళనTelugu
- kaygıTurkish
- тривога, неспокій, занепокоєнняUkrainian
- چںتا, بے چینیUrdu
- sự lo ngạiVietnamese
- 焦虑Chinese
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- angst
- apprehension
- concern
- disquiet
- doubt
- dread
- jitters
- misery
- misgiving
- mistrust
- nervousness
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On this page you’ll find 148 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to anxiety, such as: angst, apprehension, concern, disquiet, doubt, and dread.
antonyms for anxiety
- advantage
- belief
- blessing
- calm
- calmness
- certainty
- collectedness
- confidence
- contentment
- ease
- faith
- happiness
- joy
- peace
- security
- sureness
- trust
- peacefulness
- assurance
- composure
- nonchalance
- tranquility
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3713 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ aŋzˈa͡ɪ͡əti], [ aŋzˈaɪəti], [ a_ŋ_z_ˈaɪə_t_i]
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angst, apprehension, care, concern, disquiet, disquietude, distress, foreboding, fretfulness, misgiving, nervousness, restlessness, solicitude, suspense, tension, trepidation, unease, uneasiness, watchfulness, worry
Antonyms
assurance, calmness, confidence, contentment, relief, security, serenity
English Collins Dictionary — English synonyms & Thesaurus
anxiety
( anxieties plural ) Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry. n-uncount also N in pl
Her voice was full of anxiety…, Many editorials express their anxieties about the economic chaos in the country.
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