worldwide anxiety
noun phraseUK /ˌwɜːld.waɪd æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
US /ˌwɝːld.waɪd æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i/
A feeling of worry that many people all over the world share at the same time.
News about the virus caused worldwide anxiety.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A general sense of unease about the future of the planet.
Young people often feel worldwide anxiety about climate change.
3. Shared nervousness across countries during a major crisis.
The financial crash created worldwide anxiety about jobs.
4. A topic that makes many people around the globe feel stressed.
Worldwide anxiety about war is common in the news.