Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ansia
Noun
[‘ansia]
Definition
A feeling of intense anxiety or eagerness that can lead to restlessness or agitation.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she was filled with ansia and couldn’t sit still.
- The ansia before the big presentation kept him tossing and turning at night.
- He felt a sense of ansia as he awaited the results of his final exams.
Meaning
In a general context, ‘ansia’ refers to an overwhelming or consuming sense of anxiety, often accompanied by symptoms like nervousness or unease.
Synonyms
- Anxiety
- Unease
- Nervousness
- Apprehension
- Restlessness