anxiousness

noun

Definition of anxiousnessnext
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 Her rhythm and energy seemed impacted by the anxiousness sweeping through Chase Center. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Postpartum depression can be anxiousness or sadness, tearfulness, difficulty sleeping. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiousness
  1. anxiety
  2. fear
  3. concern
  4. worry
  5. unease
Noun
  • And three, sometimes four, of those many waking hours are spent in the car — bouncing from home to school to her second or third job and home again — with music at full blast to drown out the babble of anxiety, most of it financial.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This can help decrease anxiety and increase confidence by removing the pressure of one ideal performance and shifting focus to the present moment.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Residents say Ethiopian federal forces retook Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters, but communications blackouts and fear of reprisals have left unclear who controls Tigray’s capital city.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The book offers creative ways to manage fear and negativity — like pretend-flushing your mistakes down the toilet — before, during and after a high-stakes task.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • The euro sank to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025 over Spain’s snap elections added to mounting fiscal and political worries across the region.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Such strong growth is what’s allowed stocks to rally near records despite a long list of worries and challenges.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The survey quantifies the sense of unease and frustration many customers of these new-wave insurers feel.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of unease

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“Anxiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiousness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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