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extreme anxiety

[/ɪkˈstriːm æŋˈzaɪəti/]
noun
ansiedade extrema
1. A state of intense worry, fear, or uneasiness that is severe and often overwhelming, typically interfering with daily functioning
She experienced extreme anxiety before her public speaking engagement.
Ela experimentou ansiedade extrema antes de seu discurso público.
2. A clinical condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry that causes significant distress
His extreme anxiety required professional psychological treatment.
Sua ansiedade extrema exigiu tratamento psicológico profissional.
NYC Slang
being all wound up, freaking out, losing it
Synonyms
severe anxietyintense worryacute anxietypanicdistress
Antonyms
calmserenitypeace of mindtranquilitycomposure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedade extrema
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedade extrema
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'neura'
São Paulo
ansiedade extrema
Standard formal usage in business and medical contexts
Portugal
ansiedade extrema
European Portuguese standard, sometimes 'angústia extrema'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on edge
at wit's end
climbing the walls
a bundle of nerves
estar com os nervos à flor da pele
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