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anxiety meaning in Tamil

தவிப்பு tavippu

/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/

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British/aŋˈzɑjətɪj/

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

Tamil words for anxiety

state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession
தவிப்பு tavippu

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of anxiety in Tamil?
Anxiety in Tamil is தவிப்பு (tavippu).
anxiety என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Anxiety: தவிப்பு (tavippu).
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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