Synonyms of anxiety

Noun

1. anxiety, anxiousness, psychological state, psychological condition, mental state, mental condition

usage: (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

2. anxiety, emotion

usage: a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

Definition and meaning of anxiety (Dictionary)