FRENETICISM Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

freneticism

noun

as in anxiety

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Noun

Off-camera, though, Hansen’s self-loathing and anxiety are off the charts.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
Since the assault, the woman has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

With two satellites at supplementary inclinations, the Newtonian perturbations are equal and opposite in the two orbital planes and cancel each other out.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
First is that quantum transitions must be weak to bring about perturbations in experiments.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of perturbation

Noun

Still, the cast’s inexperience — coupled with plenty of good old British scepticism — added to the trepidation over the show’s potential.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news But, despite that wealth of experience and accolades, Latifah had some trepidation about signing on as a coach on The Voice.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trepidation

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Her government was also the first led by a party with neo-fascist roots, and European allies and financial markets viewed her with unease.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
The rise in bond yields is a global phenomenon, rooted in investors’ unease over unchecked government spending and intensified by bets that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of unease

Noun

For some people, consuming too much caffeine can cause symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, headaches, and difficulty sleeping.

— Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026
That same day, the moon will reach its first quarter phase in Sagittarius, bringing an air of restlessness and expansion, encouraging us to stop overthinking and finally take a leap of faith.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of restlessness

Noun

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

Definition of anxiousness

Noun

Water, detergent, agitation and friction all take a toll, and drying piles on heat and more tumbling.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Mehring was accused in different newspapers of promoting both pro-Jewish agitation and antisemitic hate speech.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of agitation

Noun

Today, most feel that campaign has been at least somewhat successful, although some uneasiness remains.

— Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Awareness of her good fortune offset any initial uneasiness or skepticism, although Stapleton was sufficiently independent-minded not to move into what was then Google’s new corporate housing development in Mountain View, California.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneasiness

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