Psychology
anxiety
noun
Definition
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an imminent event or uncertain outcome.
In a sentence
“Studies show that regular physical exercise can significantly reduce anxiety levels.”
Synonyms
worryapprehensionuneasestress
Common collocations
- social anxiety
- performance anxiety
- manage anxiety
- anxiety disorder
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noun
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