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ânsia

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɐ̃.ˈsi.ɐ/ân·si·a

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

Anxiety about the exam results kept him from sleeping.
He felt a wave of nausea after the medicine.