Synonyms for

Anxieties

Verb / æˈŋzaɪʌti:z / Another word for anxieties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Anxieties are feelings of worry or unease.

Synonyms & similar words

anxiety anxiousness worries concerns apprehensions nervousness tension stress fear dread unease disquiet jitters edginess trepidation consternation angst anguish agitation perturbation distress anxiousness

Example sentences

  1. Her anxieties kept her up at night.
  2. He felt a lot of anxieties about giving a speech.
  3. The student's anxieties about the exam made her study harder.
  4. The anxieties of the pandemic have affected people's mental health.
  5. She tried to calm her anxieties by taking deep breaths.

Quotes

  • Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. - Arthur Somers Roche
  • Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom. - Søren Kierkegaard
  • Anxiety's like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far. - Jodi Picoult

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