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acute anxiety

[əˈkjuːt æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti]
nounpl: acute anxieties
ansiedade aguda
1. A severe and sudden onset of intense fear, worry, or unease that appears rapidly and is typically of short duration
She experienced acute anxiety during the job interview.
Ela experimentou ansiedade aguda durante a entrevista de emprego.
2. A clinical condition characterized by a rapid and intense anxiety response to a stressor or threat
Acute anxiety can manifest as panic attacks and physical symptoms.
A ansiedade aguda pode se manifestar como ataques de pânico e sintomas físicos.
Synonyms
acute stresspanicsevere worryintense fearacute distress
Antonyms
calmserenitytranquilitypeace of mindrelaxation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedade aguda
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ansiedade aguda
Standard medical and psychological terminology
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedade aguda
Colloquially may say 'surto de ansiedade' (anxiety outburst)
Portugal
ansiedade aguda
Standard usage; may also use 'ansiedade severa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have an anxiety attack
to be wound up
to be on edge
estar com os nervos à flor da pele (to have nerves on the surface of the skin)
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