It is “fearful concern or interest ” as well as“ an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self - doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it. ”
“ चिन्ता ” को “अकसर किसी आनेवाली या पूर्वानुमानित विपत्ति के कारण मन की पीड़ादायक या आशंकित बेचैनी ” परिभाषित किया गया है ।