ANXIETY

[noun], [adjective] [not gradable] - (a cause of) an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the futureChildren normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school. [U]Her son is a source of considerable anxiety. [U]The British fail to comprehend the deep European anxiety for progress towards unification because Britain hasn't been invaded since 1066. [U]Traffic jams, bad housing, too much concrete and too little grass are the main anxieties of people who live in urban areas. [C]Peter's leaving at the end of this week - hence his anxiety to get his work finished. [+ to infinitive]She treats phobias and generalized anxiety disorders at the clinic. [before noun]She tried to conceal her anxiety that he might have another heart attack. [U + that clause]