ânsia

nounfeminine/ɐ̃.ˈsi.ɐ/high

ân·si·a

Definition

A state of great emotional agitation, restlessness, or distress; a strong desire or aversion causing physical discomfort.

Anxiety about the exam results kept him from sleeping.

He felt a wave of nausea after the medicine.

syn

Do latim 'ansia', de 'anxius' (ansioso).