Acute anxiety Synonyms

Definitions for Acute


  • (adjective) able to sense slight impressions or differences
  • (adjective) needing immediate attention
  • (adjective) extreme in degree, power, or effect

Definitions for Anxiety


  • (noun) an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
  • (noun) the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
  • (noun) a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune