anxiousness

• Substantivo que designa um estado de inquietação, nervosismo ou preocupação, frequentemente em relação a algo de desfecho incerto. No contexto médico, pode descrever um estado relativamente persistente de ansiedade ligado a transtornos mentais, às vezes acompanhado de comportamentos compulsivos ou ataques de pânico.

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.

   Estado de ansiedade crônica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosangstanxietyapprehensiondisquietnervousnessstresstensionuneaseuneasinessworry

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacefulnessserenity

2. Mild uneaseB2formal

   A feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments.

   Leve inquietação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapprehensionconcerndisquietnervousnessuneaseworry

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposureeasepeacefulnessserenity