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 That polling shows that, look, voters have a bit of wince or anxiousness about older candidates. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 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 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 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 Even so, Teller’s chatty anxiousness does contrast well with Turner’s smoldering, confident melancholy. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiousness
  1. anxiety
  2. fear
  3. concern
  4. worry
  5. unease
Noun
  • And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • To use available resources to block line of sight from the American Glass Research International complex to Trump, despite identifying this line of sight as a concern.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • To convey the family’s internal unease, Cárdenas landed on a number of devices that were subtle but significant in terms of changing the optics of the series.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
  • Declassified British documents from the 1960s revealed government unease over the presence of the micronation, as well as eventually shelved plans to bomb it.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of unease

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“Anxiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiousness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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