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anxiety in Portuguese

anxiety in Portuguese is ansiedade, angústia, anseio — anxiety means a persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.

anxiety in Portuguese

ansiedade
noun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
angústia
noun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
anseio
noun
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
ansiedade
noun
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

What does "anxiety" mean?

  1. noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
    "She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview."
  2. noun (medical) A diagnosable disorder marked by chronic, excessive worry that interferes with daily life.
    "His doctor diagnosed him with generalized anxiety and referred him to a therapist."
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anxiety in a sentence

  • She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview.
  • Money troubles were the main source of his anxiety.
  • His doctor diagnosed him with generalized anxiety and referred him to a therapist.

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What is "anxiety" in Portuguese?

"anxiety" in Portuguese is ansiedade, angústia, anseio. anxiety means: A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.

How do you use "anxiety" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview." In Portuguese, "anxiety" is ansiedade, angústia, anseio.

Are there other ways to say "anxiety" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "anxiety": ansiedade, angústia, anseio.

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