anxiety

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ̯ɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: anxieties

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trạng thái khó chịu của sự không yên tâm về tinh thần, lo lắng, sợ hãi và ám ảnh hoặc quan tâm về một sự kiện không chắc chắn

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Noun

Examples

generalized anxiety disorder

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một mong muốn khó chịu hoặc gây đau đớn (đối với một điều gì đó)

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anxiety” mean?

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

Is “anxiety” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.