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
  • Then the widespread anxiety spurred by a wave of high-profile robberies and the deadly home-invasion of Jacqueline Avant.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The situation caused Campbell a lot of anxiety, but became a pivotal shift in her perspective.
    Kait Hanson, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • In another breakthrough, researchers built an ultra-sensitive microphone informed by spider silk, which vibrates with the subtle perturbations of sound waves moving through the air.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The rise of quantum sensors, which can detect delicate perturbations in the environment at the atomic level, promises even greater sensitivity and accuracy.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Colorado's beer industry enters 2025 with trepidation, looking for a way forward after difficult financial years.
    John Frank, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The nondescript restaurant at 408 E. 63rd St. opened as the pandemic hit, then temporarily closed as the city shuttered and (most) people were filled with trepidation.
    Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of trepidation
Noun
  • Beyond technical concerns, Iran's broader military buildup adds to regional unease.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This latest string of robberies comes amid a wave of similar small business break-ins, as well as financial losses due to last week’s blizzard, adding to the unease felt by many small business owners in the metro.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Well, to go back to lame culinary school lingo, because agitation promotes crystallization.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Be aware that non-methylated B vitamins have the potential to cause these same side effects — which include anxiety, agitation, irritability, headaches, nausea, neuropathy, insomnia, and achiness.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • Organizational dysfunction, the most crucial worry.
    Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Allowing just nine points to the Minnesota Vikings was a tremendous leap forward; the only worry is if the bye week will cool down what might just be the best offense in the league.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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
  • Week 18 has produced plenty of improbable upsets before.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Provided there are no upsets in the Senate appointment process, financier Scott Bessent will join his Cabinet as treasury secretary.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
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