anxiety
nounUK /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
US /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
A worried feeling in your body and mind.
She felt anxiety before her first day at school.
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2. A strong wish to do something well.
His anxiety to please made him try very hard.
3. A medical condition of constant worry.
The doctor helped her manage her anxiety.
4. A feeling of not being sure what will happen.
There was anxiety about the test results.