anxiety
Translation
anxiety, worry, eagerness
Examples
He suffers from social anxiety.
He suffers from social anxiety.
Her anxiety to succeed was obvious.
Her anxiety to succeed was obvious.
Grammar Patterns
((about/over sth.)) a feeling of worry about sth. She has a lot of anxiety about her exams.
((to do sth.)) a strong wish to do sth. His anxiety to please his boss was clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension; Antonyms: calmness, peace
Etymology
From Latin 'anxietas', from 'anxius' meaning 'troubled in mind'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of 'anxious'. It's the feeling of worry or eagerness.