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anxiety

[/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: anxieties / ansiedades
ansiedade
1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
She felt anxiety before her job interview.
Ela sentiu ansiedade antes de sua entrevista de emprego.
2. A nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension
He was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
Ele foi diagnosticado com transtorno de ansiedade generalizada.
3. Eager or earnest desire to do or obtain something
His anxiety to succeed drove him to work harder.
Sua ansiedade em ter sucesso o impulsionou a trabalhar mais.
NYC Slang
the jitters / being in your head
Synonyms
worrynervousnessuneasinessapprehensionconcerndreaddisquiet
Antonyms
calmnesspeaceserenitytranquilityconfidencecomposure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedade
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedade
Common colloquial: 'agonia' or 'nervosismo'
São Paulo
ansiedade
Standard usage; 'nervoso' commonly used in speech
Portugal
ansiedade
Standard European Portuguese; sometimes 'angústia' for deeper anxiety

Related Idioms & Phrases

anxiety disorder
separation anxiety
test anxiety
performance anxiety
state of anxiety
ease/relieve anxiety
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