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anxiety in Malay

keresahan

/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/

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anxiety in Malay: keresahan. In English, anxiety means an unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

Malay words for anxiety

pathological condition
keresahan

English meaning of anxiety

  1. noun An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
  2. noun An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).
  3. noun A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
  4. noun Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.

Full definition of anxiety

anxiety in a sentence

  • generalized anxiety disorder
  • She felt a wave of anxiety before the interview.
  • He suffers from social anxiety.

Synonyms of anxiety

All synonyms of anxiety

anxiety in other languages

Questions about anxiety in Malay

What is the meaning of anxiety in Malay?
Anxiety in Malay is keresahan.
Apakah maksud anxiety dalam bahasa Melayu?
Anxiety: keresahan.
What does anxiety mean in English?
Anxiety means an unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

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