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anxiousness

[/ˈæŋkʃəsnəs/]
noun
ansiedade
1. The state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome
Her anxiousness about the job interview kept her awake all night.
Sua ansiedade sobre a entrevista de emprego a manteve acordada a noite toda.
2. A psychological condition characterized by persistent worry and tension
The doctor prescribed medication to help manage his anxiousness.
O médico prescreveu medicação para ajudar a controlar sua ansiedade.
3. Eagerness mixed with worry or apprehension
There was an undercurrent of anxiousness in her eagerness to please.
Havia uma corrente subjacente de ansiedade em seu desejo de agradar.
NYC Slang
the jitters
Synonyms
anxietyworrynervousnessuneaseapprehensionconcerntension
Antonyms
calmnessserenitypeacecomposuretranquilityconfidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedade
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedade
Standard usage; sometimes colloquially 'nervosismo'
São Paulo
ansiedade
Standard usage; technical/medical contexts preferred
Portugal
ansiedade
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bundle of nerves
on edge
gnawing worry
eaten up with anxiety
worried sick
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