anxiety disorder
noun
: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature
called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state
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Studies have shown that unemployment correlates with higher rates of depression and anxiety disorders.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
These changes have been seen in individuals with depression and anxiety disorders.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The prospect of harnessing beneficial microbes for mental well-being may soon transition from theory to reality, offering new hope for those affected by anxiety disorders.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
These changes have been seen in individuals with depression and anxiety disorders.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The prospect of harnessing beneficial microbes for mental well-being may soon transition from theory to reality, offering new hope for those affected by anxiety disorders.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anxiety disorder
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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