Hypernym

noun

(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic

Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC

psychiatry 1

noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

anxiousness 1

noundomain: state

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

Synonyms

anxiety 1

Hyponym

castration anxiety 1

noun

(psychoanalysis) anxiety resulting from real or imagined threats to your sexual functions; originally applied only to men but can in principle apply to women

hypochondria 1

noun

chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

overanxiety 1

noun

excessive anxiety

panic 2

noun

sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

psychiatry 1

noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

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