Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

generalized anxiety disorder

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.34 in modern English

Syllables
gen-er-al-ized anx-i-ety dis-or-der
IPA
49
Scrabble Score
26
Letters
8
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry which may interfere with daily functioning.

Countable; Uncountable

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What does generalized anxiety disorder mean?
An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry which may interfere with daily functioning.

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