ANXIETY

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: A₁N₁X₈I₁E₁T₁Y₄ = 17

Definition

noun (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic. — synonyms: anxiousness
noun a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune.