B1 — Intermediatenoun
ansia
anxiety
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
preoccupazioneagitazionenervosismotimoreapprensione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calmaserenitàtranquillitàpace
Usage note
'Preoccupazione' is worry. 'Apprensione' is apprehension. 'Timore' is fear/apprehension. 'Ansia da prestazione' is performance anxiety. 'Fare ansia' (informal) means to worry someone.
Example
"Sente molta ansia prima degli esami."
"She feels a lot of anxiety before exams."
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