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Anxieties Meaning in English

word · lemma: anxiety

æŋˈzaɪətiz
ang-ZY-uh-teez
æŋzˈaɪətiz
ang-ZY-uh-teez

Definition

Feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear, especially about something that might happen in the future. "Anxieties" refers to more than one of these feelings or concerns.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or neutral contexts, especially in writing or psychology. Common collocations: 'social anxieties', 'childhood anxieties', 'health anxieties'. Use the plural when talking about different types or sources of concern.

Example Sentences

She talked about her anxieties before the exam.

basic

Children can have many anxieties about starting school.

basic

His anxieties keep him awake at night.

basic

Moving to a new city brought up old anxieties he thought he had overcome.

natural

We all have our own anxieties about the future—it's normal.

natural

Her social anxieties make parties difficult for her.

natural