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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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