word of the day: anxiety

here is a word that came to me today:

anxiety | a ng ˈzī-itē |
noun ( pl. -ties)
• a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
• [ with infinitive ] desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease.
• Psychiatry a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.