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anxiety
/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
noun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
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