low-level anxiety
noun phraseUK /ˌləʊ ˈlevəl æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /ˌloʊ ˈlevəl æŋˈzaɪəti/
A small, quiet worry that stays with you for a long time.
She felt a low-level anxiety before the test, but she still did her best.
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2. A constant but not strong feeling of nervousness in the body.
He had low-level anxiety all day and couldn't fully relax.
3. A small amount of fear about something that might happen.
There was low-level anxiety in the office before the big meeting.
4. A mild, ongoing sense of unease that doesn't stop normal activities.
Her low-level anxiety made her check the door twice, but she still went out.