Anxiety
Anxiety noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: Dorothy's anxiety about her brother's operation kept her awake all night
Consolation is an antonym for anxiety.
Nearby Word: anxious
Consolation
Consolation noun - The giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering.
Anxiety is an antonym for consolation.
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Consolation and Anxiety. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/consolation
Anxiety & Consolation. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/consolation>.
Consolation or Anxiety. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/consolation.
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