anxiousness

• Nom désignant un état d'inquiétude, de nervosité ou d'appréhension, souvent lié à une issue incertaine. Dans un contexte médical, peut décrire un état d'anxiété relativement persistant associé à des troubles psychiques, parfois accompagné de comportements obsessionnels ou de crises de panique.

A noun referring to a state of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about something with an uncertain outcome. In a medical context, it can describe a relatively persistent state of anxiety associated with mental disorders, sometimes accompanied by compulsive behavior or panic attacks.

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1. Chronic worry stateC1formalmedical

   A relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic.

   Anxiété chronique

   • Her anxiousness was diagnosed as a generalized anxiety disorder.
   • The patient's anxiousness led to compulsive hand-washing rituals.
   • Chronic anxiousness can severely impact daily functioning.

   Synonymesangstanxietyapprehensiondisquietnervousnessstresstensionuneaseuneasinessworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacefulnessserenity

2. Mild uneaseB2formal

   A feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments.

   Inquiétude légère

   • He felt a sense of anxiousness before the job interview.
   • Her anxiousness about the exam kept her awake all night.
   • There was a general anxiousness in the room as the results were announced.

   Synonymesapprehensionconcerndisquietnervousnessuneaseworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureeasepeacefulnessserenity