D'inquiétude (en. Of worry)

/dɛ̃kiɛtyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Feeling of anxiety, distress.
His anxiety was palpable before the exam.
Sa d'inquiétude était palpable avant l'examen.
Concern or anxiety regarding something specific.
He feels anxiety about the future.
Il ressent une d'inquiétude à propos de l'avenir.
State of mental or emotional disturbance caused by a threat or uncertainty.
The announcement of the results caused general anxiety.
L'annonce des résultats a causé une d'inquiétude générale.

Etymology

From Latin 'inquietudo', meaning 'anxiety'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express one's anxiety
To share one's worries with someone.
exprimer son d'inquiétude
to live in anxiety
To be constantly preoccupied with something.
vivre dans l'inquiétude
to be prey to anxiety
To feel intense anxiety.
être en proie à l'inquiétude

Related Words

to worry
To cause anxiety to someone.
inquiéter
anxious
Who feels anxiety.
inquiet
alarming
Who causes anxiety.
inquiétant

Slang Meanings

To be stressed
I can't take it anymore, I'm completely stressed because of the exams.
J'en peux plus, je suis complètement stressé à cause des exams.
To feel down
Since that bad news, I've been feeling down.
Depuis cette mauvaise nouvelle, j'ai le moral à zéro.