hiddenanxiety
nounUK /ˈhɪdən æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /ˈhɪdən æŋˈzaɪəti/
A worried feeling that you keep inside and do not show to other people.
She smiled at the party, but her hidden anxiety made her want to go home early.
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2. A quiet, ongoing nervousness that others may not notice in a person.
His hidden anxiety showed only in the way he tapped his pen during meetings.
3. A fear or concern that someone chooses not to talk about.
There was a hidden anxiety behind her calm voice about the test results.
4. In psychology, distress that is not visible on the outside but affects a person's thoughts and body.
The counselor explained that hidden anxiety can cause headaches and trouble sleeping.