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an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble<Dorothyʼs anxiety about her brotherʼs operation kept her awake all night>Synonymsagitation, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, nervousness, perturbation, solicitude, uneasiness, worryRelated Wordsstrain, stress, tension; alarm, anguish, consternation, desperation, desperateness, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, jitters, jumpiness; fear, fearfulness, torment, upset, vexation; doubt, dread, foreboding, incertitude, misgiving, presentiment, suspense, uncertaintyNear Antonymscalm, calmness, content, contentment, ease, peace, placidity, quiet, quietude, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility); comfort, consolation, relief, solace
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the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger<the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large>— see fear
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