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anxieties

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //æŋˈzaɪətiz// UK //æŋzˈaɪətiz// anx·i·eties

n. strong feelings of worry or fear about what might happen. You use this plural form when talking about several different things that make you feel nervous.

n. states of apprehension, worry, or unease regarding future uncertainties. Often refers to specific, multiple sources of psychological distress rather than a singular generalized condition.


SIMPLE

She has many anxieties about starting her new job.

CONTEXTUAL

The counselor helped the students identify their specific anxieties regarding the upcoming final exams and their future careers.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the deep-seated anxieties of a generation facing rapid technological change and the erosion of traditional social structures.

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Usage

While 'anxiety' is often uncountable, the plural form 'anxieties' is used to categorize specific, distinct worries.

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