as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
don't be overcome with anxiousness about things that may never happen
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Recent Examples of anxiousness
High-cost financing decisions are almost always made in a state of anxiousness or panic.
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Nathan Mor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
There are signs to look for in potential abusive relationships, like isolation from friends and family, controlling behaviors and anxiousness.
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Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
But the roller-coaster experience added anxiousness to a landscape for Chinese students that already includes language and cultural barriers and a tight job market.
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ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
The anxiousness over the situation also stems from the way that Skydance’s purchase of Paramount Global went down last year.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Once viewed as mere support cells for neurons, astrocytes are now thought to help tune brain circuits and thereby control overall brain state or mood — say, our level of alertness, anxiousness, or apathy.
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Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
That polling shows that, look, voters have a bit of wince or anxiousness about older candidates.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
Even so, Teller’s chatty anxiousness does contrast well with Turner’s smoldering, confident melancholy.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Nov. 2025
It’s believed that some of her injuries were caused by the dog’s anxiousness, leading her to panic while in her crate.
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Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Nathan Mor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
There are signs to look for in potential abusive relationships, like isolation from friends and family, controlling behaviors and anxiousness.
—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
But the roller-coaster experience added anxiousness to a landscape for Chinese students that already includes language and cultural barriers and a tight job market.
—
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
The anxiousness over the situation also stems from the way that Skydance’s purchase of Paramount Global went down last year.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Once viewed as mere support cells for neurons, astrocytes are now thought to help tune brain circuits and thereby control overall brain state or mood — say, our level of alertness, anxiousness, or apathy.
—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
That polling shows that, look, voters have a bit of wince or anxiousness about older candidates.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
Even so, Teller’s chatty anxiousness does contrast well with Turner’s smoldering, confident melancholy.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Nov. 2025
It’s believed that some of her injuries were caused by the dog’s anxiousness, leading her to panic while in her crate.
—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiousness
Noun
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As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.
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In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm.
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Wood’s career was derailed by injuries, leading to worries of hard throwers being susceptible to blowing out pitching arms.
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The New Jersey Girl and its parent company, The Local Girl Media Group, live on addressing public worries; this one just happened to have stakes for a broader population.
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The remarks reflected growing unease across Latin America over Washington’s increasingly expansive definition of cartel warfare.
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.
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“Anxiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiousness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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