Definition of Anxiety

an uncomfortable feeling of worry or nervousness

Examples of Anxiety in a sentence

Because she was suffering from anxiety, her therapist recommended taking some medication to help.  🔊

The anxiety of flying was paralyzing to the man.  🔊

He knew that his anxiety about the situation was causing him to be unable to make a decision.  🔊

Anxiety can get the better of people who otherwise are very calm-mannered individuals.  🔊

She had a great deal of anxiety about her first day at her new job.  🔊

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