Anxiety and Courage

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Anxiety

Anxiety noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Usage example: the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large
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Courage is an antonym for anxiety.
Nearby Word: anxious

Courage

Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
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Anxiety is an antonym for courage.
Nearby Words: courageous, courageously
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How words are described

similar similar anxiety similar courage
typical typical anxiety typical courage
considerable considerable anxiety considerable courage
sheer sheer anxiety sheer courage
Other adjectives: extreme, great, little, mental, less, hidden.

Both words in one sentence

  • The poor kid is so shy it takes him halfway through the series to muster up the courage to so much as talk to some casual acquaintances and overcoming social anxiety is one of the major themes of the show.
    Source: Shrinking Violet / Anime and Manga
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Courage and Anxiety. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/courage
Anxiety & Courage. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/courage>.
Courage or Anxiety. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/anxiety/courage.

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