freneticism

noun

Definition of freneticismnext
as in anxiety

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  1. anxiety
  2. perturbation
  3. trepidation
  4. unease
  5. agitation
  6. worry
  7. disquiet
  8. upset
Noun
  • Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.
    Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • However, perturbations from the sun's gravity will ultimately break this temporary gravitational dance, sending 2024 PT5 back to its home in the Arjuna belt.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Relative genotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons inferred from free energy perturbation approaches.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • But Netanyahu’s forces have, at the same time, already moved to bolster the country’s border with Syria, a reflection of the trepidation that underpins events of the last few days.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The stunning collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been met with a mixture of guarded optimism and anxious trepidation in the West.
    Noah Rothman, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of trepidation
Noun
  • Sitting with the images can bring on a creeping sense of unease.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Resident James Edwards of Succasunna expressed unease, urging calm amid speculation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Then create an email outline showing exactly where to position the problem, agitation, and solution sections for maximum impact.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Less common side effects are agitation, fatigue, mood swings, nightmares, skin irritation, and heart palpitations.21 Interactions: There are quite a few potential medication interactions with melatonin.
    Willow Jarosh, MS, RD, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.
    Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • But this apparent calm masks major sources of disquiet.
    Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2019
  • Meanwhile, the voices of disquiet around them are getting louder.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of disquiet
Noun
  • However, there were no upsets on this day: Waters cruised to a 9,4 win for the title.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff rankings After suffering shocking upsets to unranked opponents on Saturday, Ohio State and Miami dropped in the penultimate CFB rankings ahead of conference championship week.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
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