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anxiety meaning in Sanskrit

अंहु aṃhu

/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/

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British/aŋˈzɑjətɪj/

anxiety in Sanskrit: अंहु (aṃhu). In English, anxiety means an unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

Sanskrit words for anxiety

concern
अंहु aṃhu

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

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Questions about anxiety in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of anxiety in Sanskrit?
Anxiety in Sanskrit is अंहु (aṃhu).
anxiety इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Anxiety: अंहु (aṃhu).
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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