Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of anxiety

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anxiety

Pronunciation:/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

noun

Definitions

  1. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

  2. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).

  3. A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.