workplace anxiety
nounUK /ˈwɜːkpleɪs æŋˈzaɪəti/
US /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs æŋˈzaɪəti/
A worried, nervous feeling you get at your job.
Her workplace anxiety made it hard to speak up in meetings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lasting fear of going to work or being at work.
His workplace anxiety grew so strong that he dreaded Monday mornings.
3. The physical signs of stress, like a fast heartbeat, that happen at work.
Before big presentations, her workplace anxiety showed up as sweaty palms.
4. Worry about fitting in with coworkers or pleasing a boss.
New employees often feel workplace anxiety about making a good impression.