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anxiousness

[angk-shuhs-nis, ang-] / ˈæŋk ʃəs nɪs, ˈæŋ- /


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The terrific Mr. Baker portrays Leigh with antsy anxiousness thinly masked by a veneer of professional camaraderie—he knows that Jay’s participation is crucial to the success, or maybe existence, of the production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"It will just take the anxiousness away from every storm, every winter - even when it rains the anxiety levels are through the roof," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“That’s the only anxiousness I feel. It’s not because of my illness, let’s put it that way,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

He admitted a bit of anxiousness crept in as he wondered who he’d been paired with, before he spotted a clue about the identity of his mystery roommate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

He had no link to Permian football anymore, but he felt the familiar anxiousness during that final minute.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger