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anxiety

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ · noun

Meaning

  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.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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