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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

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

Gagne knew early that she was different, fighting an apathy that could spark an anxiousness that provoked destructive outbursts.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2024

But I can tell she is a little jumpy, she can’t hide all of her anxiousness.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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