bestreben — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anxiety noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
- attempt verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
- endeavor noun A serious, determined attempt to achieve something.
- industry noun A particular branch of economic or commercial activity, such as manufacturing or a specific trade.
Senses
bestreben is used for these senses in English:
- anxiety An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
- attempt The action of trying at something. [1530]
- endeavor A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
- endeavor (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]
- industry (uncountable) The tendency to work persistently.
anxiety — full definition
- noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
- noun (medical) A diagnosable disorder marked by chronic, excessive worry that interferes with daily life.
attempt — full definition
- verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
- noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.