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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

When I burn that energy, the anxiousness goes away for the show that’s about to happen.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 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

At the station he sees his father waiting on the darkened platform, wearing sneakers and corduroys, anxiousness in his face.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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