anxiety
Translation
anxiety, worry, eagerness
Examples
He felt a wave of anxiety before the exam.
He felt a wave of anxiety before the exam.
Her anxiety to succeed was very strong.
Her anxiety to succeed was very strong.
Grammar Patterns
((anxiety about/over sth.)) worry about sth. She has anxiety about her future.
((anxiety to do sth.)) eagerness to do sth. His anxiety to please was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension; Antonyms: calmness, peace
Etymology
From Latin 'anxietas' (distress, anxiety), from 'anxius' (anxious), related to 'angere' (to choke, distress).
Memory Tips
Connect 'anxiety' to the adjective 'anxious'. If you are anxious, you feel anxiety.