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Anxiety – English Flashcard for Anxiety for IELTS

Anxiety

Anxiety (noun) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/

1. the psychological state of being worried and frightened for a continuous period of time – nervousness:

His intense anxiety was the reason why he saw a psychologist.

2. willingness to do something – eagerness:

I was suddenly filled with the anxiety to approach her and propose to her for marriage.

Parts of Speech

  • Adjective: anxious
  • Noun: anxiousness
  • Adverb: anxiousness

Antonyms

peace of mind, tranquility, serenity

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