universalanxiety
nounUK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl æŋˈzaɪəti/
A big worry that everyone in the world feels at the same time.
The news of the storm caused universalanxiety across the globe.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A feeling of nervousness that seems to affect all people everywhere.
The threat of war created universalanxiety among nations.
3. A general sense of unease about the future of the whole planet.
Universal anxiety about the environment is growing.
4. A shared worry that spreads quickly through all communities.
The virus outbreak led to universalanxiety in every country.