ANXIOUSNESS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

anxiousness

noun

Definition of anxiousness

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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiousness

Noun

Now, as my anxiety climbed, the smell was becoming inseparable from the fear.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
After years of stomach-gurgling, nail-chewing anxiety, this was an entirely different Arsenal experience.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

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The frenzy followed Beijing’s decision in the mid-1980s to ban imports of almost all blood products – except human albumin – amid growing fears over the global HIV/AIDS crisis.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Now, as my anxiety climbed, the smell was becoming inseparable from the fear.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

The Lincoln has been at sea for an extended deployment during the Iran war, which sparked concerns among lawmakers and military families after reports of the crew’s worsening mental health and conditions aboard.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In Utah, training starts with the basics of how AI works to teach an understanding of AI bias, hallucinations, ethical concerns and data privacy needs, Winters said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That reflects how the world's second-largest economy remains insulated from global capital markets — and faces a deflationary environment, in contrast to inflation worries elsewhere.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
There's more unease about opportunities among younger generations.

— Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

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