Synonyms of anxiousness

anxiousness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anxiety
• fear
• concern
• worry
• unease
• concernment
• nervousness
• uneasiness
• fearfulness
• apprehension
• uncertainty
• agitation
• disquietude
• apprehensiveness
• tension
• perturbation
• disquiet
• solicitude
• discomfort
• panic
• stress
• desperation
• sweat
• dread
• nervosity
• care
• anguish
• doubt
• agita
• desperateness
• distress
• jitters
• dismay
• tremor
• consternation
• disturbance
• angst
• strain
• upset
• suspense
• alarm
• torment
• discomposure
• jumpiness
• franticness
• vexation
• edginess
• distraction
• misgiving
• presentiment
• hand-wringing
• foreboding
• incertitude
• compunction
• qualm
• cold feet
• scruple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconcern
• contentment
• ease
• calmness
• peace
• content
• calm
• serenity
• easiness
• tranquility
• relief
• peacefulness
• quietude
• placidity
• quiet
• placidness
• comfort
• consolation
• solace
• sereneness
• tranquilness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anxiousness

The thought of the school year beginning, schedules changing and colder days ahead can create anxiousness — all while summer is still there to be enjoyed in August. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

High-cost financing decisions are almost always made in a state of anxiousness or panic. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 20 May 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

Eager, but unsupported Gen Z approaches AI with both enthusiasm and anxiousness. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025