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What does anxiety mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word anxiety? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  2. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
  3. (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
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Earlier this year Norwegian researchers found feelings of nausea and queasiness are due more to anxiety and depression than stomach problems.
The walls, adjustable lighting and curtains are all in warm colour tones to ease anxiety.
Darryn's anxiety increased as he watched the ticking clock, wondering where Kara was.
Too much sympathetic nervous system activity can be associated with stress, anxiety, and dysphoric mood.
We use it to comfort ourselves, quell anxiety and fear, and numb those feelings of self-doubt.
I could see the anxiety on Zack's face when the wasp buzzed past a second time.

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