antianxiety

[ an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antianxiety¹

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

Example Sentences

Another had the same thing happen after she switched insurance providers and doctors, leaving a short period of time when she didn’t have a prescription for her antianxiety medication.

From Science Magazine

In another case, a researcher taking antianxiety medication was NPQ’d after moving institutions.

From Science Magazine

In Sweden, ecologist Tomas Brodin of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is preparing to study whether an antianxiety drug alters relationships between predatory pikes and the perch and roach they eat.

From Science Magazine

The girl has undergone psychiatric care and has been prescribed antidepressants and antianxiety medication that she takes daily, the complaint stated.

From Washington Times

But to many who have to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, they might first think of the stress of handling cooking, family politics and everyone’s entertainment, so let’s make a boozy drink with lots of Agavaceae species that also provides those gracious overworked hosts with some nutrition and a dose of antianxiety, endurance-boosting adaptogens that will kick in immediately.

From Scientific American