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shared anxiety

[/ʃɛrd æŋˈzaɪəti/]
nounpl: shared anxieties
ansiedade compartilhada
1. A feeling of worry, unease, or apprehension that is experienced by two or more people simultaneously, often about the same concern or situation
The shared anxiety about the economic downturn was palpable in the office.
A ansiedade compartilhada sobre a recessão econômica era palpável no escritório.
2. Collective concern or nervousness experienced within a group, community, or society
There is a shared anxiety among parents about their children's education during the pandemic.
Há uma ansiedade compartilhada entre os pais sobre a educação de seus filhos durante a pandemia.
Synonyms
collective anxietymutual concerncommon worrygroup uneaseshared concern
Antonyms
shared confidencecollective peace of mindmutual reassurance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ansiedade compartilhada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ansiedade em comum
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
ansiedade compartilhada
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
ansiedade partilhada
Uses 'partilhada' instead of 'compartilhada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sense of shared anxiety
shared anxiety gripped the community
alleviate shared anxiety
shared anxiety in the air
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