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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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Agents from Hawthorne to Manhattan Beach, Venice and Santa Monica report early inquiries on $5-million-plus properties, raising fears of speculative price spikes and even tighter inventory.
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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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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in.
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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People's own lack of familiarity with data centers contributes to their unease about having one in their local area.
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“Anxiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiousness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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