anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/ noun B1- An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event. · generalized anxiety disorder· feel anxiety
- An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
- A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
- Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.
Plural anxieties
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Miss Barry actually laughed--a sound which caused Diana, waiting in speechless anxiety in the kitchen outside, to give a great gasp of relief.
For we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world; and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won, but exact their dues of work and self-denial, anxiety and discouragement.
His anxiety for Jane was evident, and his attentions to herself most pleasing; and they prevented her feeling herself so much an intruder as she believed she was considered by the others.
Miss Bingley saw, or suspected, enough to be jealous; and her great anxiety for the recovery of her dear friend Jane received some assistance from her desire of getting rid of Elizabeth.
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