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How do you spell Anxiety?

Correct spelling

anxiety

ANX + I + ETY. The I sits between X and E.

Why is anxiety spelled this way?

From Latin anxietas, distress. ANGERE (to choke or squeeze). Anxiety is the feeling of being choked by worry — the throat tightening around unspoken fears.

Common misspellings of anxiety

anxeityanxiatyanxityanixety

Example

She experiences anxiety before public speaking.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "anxiety". ANX + I + ETY. The I sits between X and E.
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