anxieties

[/æŋˈzaɪətiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
ansiedades
1. Plural of anxiety; states of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about future events or uncertain outcomes
She has many anxieties about starting a new job.
Ela tem muitas ansiedades sobre começar um novo emprego.
2. Feelings of fear or dread that are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate or sweating
His anxieties manifested as insomnia and constant worry.
Suas ansiedades se manifestavam como insônia e preocupação constante.
3. Mental health conditions characterized by persistent worry or fear that interfere with daily activities
Therapy helped her manage her various anxieties.
A terapia ajudou ela a gerenciar suas várias ansiedades.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'anxieties' is frequently used in psychology and mental health discussions. Brazil has increasingly adopted clinical terminology around mental health, making 'ansiedades' common in therapy and medical settings. In the USA, anxiety disorders are widely discussed in cultural discourse, making the plural form particularly relevant in contemporary conversations about mental wellness.
NYC Slang
the jitters; the worries
Synonyms / Sinônimos
worriesconcernsfearsapprehensionsnervousnessuneasedistress
Antonyms / Antônimos
calmnesspeaceserenityconfidencetranquilitycomposure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedades
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedades
Standard usage, may use colloquial 'preocupações' in casual speech
São Paulo
ansiedades
Standard usage, common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ansiedades
Identical usage; also commonly hear 'angústias' for emotional distress

Related Words

anxietyanxiousanxiouslyanxiousnessstresspanicworry

Related Idioms & Phrases

anxieties keep someone up at night
to have butterflies in one's stomach
bundle of nerves
cause anxiety
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