B1 — Intermediatenoun
ansia
anxiety
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
preoccupazioneagitazioneinquietudinenervosismoapprensione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calmaserenitàtranquillitàrilassamentopace
Usage note
'Ansia' is anxiety (can be chronic or situational). 'Preoccupazione' is worry about something specific. 'Agitazione' is restless agitation. 'Inquietudine' is a deeper unease.
Example
"L'ansia prima dell'esame era normale."
"Anxiety before the exam was normal."
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