Anxiousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈaŋ(k)-shəs/ anx·ious

Meaning & Definition of Anxiousness

Anxiousness (adjective)

  1. characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency, worried
  2. characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety, worrying
  3. ardently or earnestly wishing

Anxiousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble

    "don't be overcome with anxiousness about things that may never happen"

    similar: agita, agitation, anxiety, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, concernment, disquiet, disquietude, fear, nervosity, nervousness, perturbation, solicitude, sweat, unease, uneasiness, worry
    related: strain, stress, tension, alarm, anguish, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, franticness, hand-wringing, jitters, jumpiness, panic, tremor, angst, fearfulness, torment, upset, vexation, cold feet, doubt, dread, foreboding, incertitude, misgiving, presentiment, suspense, uncertainty, compunction, qualm, scruple
    opposite: unconcern
    near: calm, calmness, content, contentment, ease, easiness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, placidness, quiet, quietude, sereneness, serenity, tranquility, tranquilness, comfort, consolation, relief, solace

Related Entry: Anxious (adjective)

Anxious is a different word from Anxiousness. The synonyms below are for anxious, not for anxiousness.

  1. feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty

    "was anxious about the play tryouts scheduled for the following day"

    similar: aflutter, antsy, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hinky (slang), hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy, tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried, keyed up, on edge, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks
    related: aggrieved, bothered, concerned, disquieted, distraught, distressed, disturbed, freaked, freaked-out, shook-up, apprehensive, foreboding, hesitant, misgiving, fretful, fretting, stewing, vexed, qualmish, qualmy, flustered, twittered, undone, unnerved, unstrung, obsessed, preoccupied, restless, fidgety, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hypertense, skittish, spooky
    opposite: calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed
    near: confident, self-assured, self-confident, sure, controlled, self-controlled

  2. marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings

    "the whole crowd seemed to make an anxious gasp as the home team almost fumbled the ball"

    similar: agitating, creepy, disquieting, distressful, distressing, disturbing, fraught, hairy, nail-biting, nerve-racking, nervous, restless, tense, uneasy, unnerving, unsettling, worrisome
    related: bothersome, troublesome, foreboding, misgiving, discouraging, disheartening, strained, restive, unrestful, awkward, embarrassing
    opposite: calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil
    near: restful, pacific

  3. showing urgent desire or interest

    "I'm anxious for my birthday party"

    similar: agog, antsy, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Anxiousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Anxiousness:

agita, agitation, anxiety, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, concernment, disquiet, disquietude, fear, nervosity, nervousness, perturbation, solicitude, sweat, unease, uneasiness, worry

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Anxiousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Anxiousness:

unconcern

Related Words for Anxiousness

strain, stress, tension, alarm, anguish, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, franticness, hand-wringing, jitters, jumpiness, panic, tremor, angst, fearfulness, torment, upset, vexation, cold feet, doubt, dread, foreboding

Near Antonyms of Anxiousness

calm, calmness, content, contentment, ease, easiness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, placidness, quiet, quietude, sereneness, serenity, tranquility, tranquilness, comfort, consolation, relief, solace

Word Forms of Anxiousness

Derived words: anxiously (adverb), anxiousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Anxiousness

Latin anxius "worried, disturbed, uneasy, marked by or inducing anxiety or distress" (adjective derivative from the base of angere "to choke, cause pain to, afflict, vex") + -ous anger:1

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Anxiousness

What does "Anxiousness" mean?

"Anxiousness" means characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency, worried. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency, worried.

What is another word for "Anxiousness"?

Other words for "Anxiousness" include agita, agitation, anxiety, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern and concernment. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Anxiousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Anxiousness"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Anxiousness". Common alternatives include agita, agitation, anxiety, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, concernment, disquiet and disquietude.

What is the opposite of "Anxiousness"?

Antonyms of "Anxiousness" include unconcern. Near antonyms include calm, calmness, content and contentment.

How do you use "Anxiousness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Anxiousness" in a sentence: "don't be overcome with anxiousness about things that may never happen".

Is "Anxiousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Anxiousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Anxiousness"?

"Anxiousness" is pronounced /ˈaŋ(k)-shəs/ and divided into syllables as anx·ious.

What is the origin of the word "Anxiousness"?

"Anxiousness" comes from Latin anxius "worried, disturbed, uneasy, marked by or inducing anxiety or distress" (adjective derivative from the base of angere "to choke, cause pain to, afflict, vex") + -ous anger:1. First known use: 1548.