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

People with other medical fears like germaphobia, or with anxiety disorders such as OCD or generalized anxiety disorder, may also be more likely to develop it. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Risk factors include traumatic needle experiences, a family history of needle fear and anxiety disorders such as OCD or generalized anxiety disorder. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Add a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, a loss, a lawsuit, a sick parent or a partner who travels, and the inventory stops being theoretical. — Simbiat Adighije, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

In fact, research has found that anxiety disorders in parents influence parenting behaviors, which may increase a child’s risk for developing anxiety disorders. — Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anxiety disorder

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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