seriousanxiety
nounUK /ˈsɪəriəs æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /ˈsɪriəs æŋˈzaɪəti/
A very strong feeling of worry that is hard to stop.
She felt serious anxiety before her first day at the new school.
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2. A medical condition where a person worries a lot for a long time.
His serious anxiety makes it hard for him to speak in front of groups.
3. A big, uneasy feeling before something important happens.
The serious anxiety before the test kept him awake all night.
4. A strong sense of danger or trouble that will not go away.
The storm warnings caused serious anxiety among the villagers.