Underlying anxiety Synonyms

Definitions for Underlying


  • (adjective) of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • (adjective) in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  • (adjective) being or involving basic facts or principles

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