anxiety

Angst, Sorge

Ein Gefühl von Angst oder Sorge wegen etwas, das passieren könnte.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: anxiety about something (Her anxiety about the results was growing.)

Synonyme: worry, unease

Gegenteile: calm

Häufige Wendungen: anxiety about something, cause anxiety, feel anxiety, severe anxiety

Eifer, Verlangen

Ein starker Wunsch, etwas zu tun oder zu bekommen, verbunden mit Sorge.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: anxiety to do something (His anxiety to impress made him nervous.); anxiety for something (Her anxiety for success drove her to work harder.)

Synonyme: eagerness

Häufige Wendungen: anxiety to please, anxiety for success, anxiety to succeed