anxiety

ansia, preoccupazione

Sensazione di paura o preoccupazione per qualcosa che potrebbe accadere.

In inglese semplice: A feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen.

• She felt anxiety before the exam.
• Money problems caused him a lot of anxiety.
• His anxiety about the journey kept him awake.

Come si usa: anxiety about something (Her anxiety about the results was growing.)

Sinonimi: worry, unease

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: anxiety about something, cause anxiety, feel anxiety, severe anxiety

ansia, desiderio ardente

Forte desiderio di fare o ottenere qualcosa, accompagnato da preoccupazione.

In inglese semplice: A strong wish to do or get something, mixed with worry.

• Her anxiety to please was clear.
• His anxiety for approval led to mistakes.
• In their anxiety to succeed, they ignored good advice.

Come si usa: anxiety to do something (His anxiety to impress made him nervous.); anxiety for something (Her anxiety for success drove her to work harder.)

Sinonimi: eagerness

Espressioni comuni: anxiety to please, anxiety for success, anxiety to succeed