anxiety disorder

noun

: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state

Examples of anxiety disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sorsby is also being treated for gambling addiction and anxiety disorder. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026

In a 2025 study of 209 adolescents aged 10 to 17 who had a depressive or anxiety disorder, researchers examined iron deficiency and anxiety through brain scans and interviews. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026

Sasha navigates an anxiety disorder after dealing with a stalker. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Both girls are high achievers, happy at school and their other activities, but the parents do have their hands full managing the dynamics because one of the girls has a pretty serious anxiety disorder. — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anxiety disorder

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• border
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• warder
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• recorder
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Medical Definition

anxiety disorder

noun

: any of various disorders (as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state