persistent anxiety
noun phraseUK /pəˈsɪstənt æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /pərˈsɪstənt æŋˈzaɪəti/
A worried feeling that stays with you for a long time and will not go away.
Her persistent anxiety made it hard to relax even on quiet weekends.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lasting sense of unease that continues despite reassurance.
He felt persistent anxiety about the test even after studying for days.
3. A continuous feeling of nervousness that affects daily life.
Persistent anxiety kept her from joining the school play.
4. An enduring worry that does not fade with time.
The persistent anxiety after the storm kept the dog hiding under the bed.