Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anxiety disorder

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: anx-i-ety dis-or-der
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.

Example Sentences

"Is the caffeine connection widely unrecognized? Surveys document that 70 percent of patients with panic disorder visited physicians ten or more times before they experienced relief of their symptoms. The fact is that few physicians conduct a careful evaluation of caffeine intake, even though the medical literature is conclusive on the benefits of caffeine reduction in virtually all anxiety disorders."
""Elliot, Clinton asserts that he has no desire to end your relationship. Your fears are therefore unfounded. We are directing you to seek professional help for your anxiety disorder.""

Inflected Forms

anxiety disorders (plural)

Questions

What does anxiety disorder mean?: A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.

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