anxiety

[æŋˈzaɪəti]

Definition:
1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
2. A worry or fear about something.
3. A strong feeling of wanting to do sth or of wanting something to happen.

Use 'anxiety' in a sentence:

1. However, as I said earlier, the first step is to admit to yourself that you're dealing with anxiety.
2. He closed his eyes and lay still, trying to purge his mind of anxiety.
3. Her sick child is a good anxiety to her.
4. The anxiety of the separation often expresses itself as anger towards the child for getting lost.
5. Her face was careworn with anxiety.
6. My sister puzzles me and causes me anxiety.
7. For a few brief minutes we forgot the anxiety and anguish.
8. This asks a great deal of the public and it is not surprising that they have doubts and anxieties.
9. Her anxiety about the world was amplifying her personal fears about her future.
10. When you have got a handle on your anxiety you can begin to control it.
11. Music seemed to quiet her anxiety and loneliness.
12. There are also unpleasant brain effects such as anxiety and neurotic behaviour.
13. They do not seem to know that depression and anxiety can cause eating disorders.
14. However, the fact that she suffers from anxiety and panic attacks is less certain of being admitted.
15. Her voice was full of anxiety.
16. She suffered from anxiety attacks.
17. If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor.
18. Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety.
19. As you learn to modify your compulsive behaviour, your anxiety levels should lessen.
20. He felt a surge of anxiety.