anxiety

noun4

1. •
   a worried, nervous feeling about something that may happen and cannot be controlled

   • She felt a wave of anxiety before the interview.
   • He suffers from social anxiety.
2. •
   A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
3. •
   (informal) Any anxiety disorder, especially generalized anxiety disorder.

   • My anxiety is a part of me, one that I’ve had to learn to deal with. — 2022
4. •
   An uneasy or distressing desire (for something). Endeavor (to please).