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
  • The federal government is spending billions to build new chargers to address that anxiety.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Use these tips to replace dread and anxiety with confidence this performance review season!
    Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Relative genotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons inferred from free energy perturbation approaches.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But neither would cryptorchidism, perturbations in thyroid hormone, reproductive issues and developmental issues in children, which epidemiological studies have shown to be associated with BFR exposure.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Meanwhile, those backing Harris and the Democrats point out that Trump has not promised to accept the results of the election, and watch with trepidation as some of his right-wing supporters seem to be preparing for post-election violence.
    Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This trepidation is lacking in the show’s version of Lenù, who, instead of wondering about her course, chooses to step on the gas and barrel forward.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of trepidation
Noun
  • Sense of Unease with Wealth Sometimes, entrepreneurs who sell a business and receive a huge financial windfall can feel anxious or develop a sense of unease or even guilt.
    Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Sometimes the gotcha moment in a story feels more like a knife in your gut, uncovering your own discomfort and unease.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of unease
Noun
  • According to Cramer, the wine can either catch the fins or slide over them, resulting in varied levels of agitation.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The disease can be associated with physical aggression, agitation, wandering, verbal harassment and refusal of help with personal hygiene, among other behaviors.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Election seasons often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from hope for the future to intense worry over what may come.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Wang Yiwei, a professor of international relations at Renmin University of China, reflected on the disquiet these promises are currently stirring.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Both reflect the internal disquiet and rage that result from despair—in particular despair arising from scrutiny of dominant power structures—whether within governments, communities, or families.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of disquiet
Noun
  • Key races: One of the most notable upsets occurred in House District 25, where progressive Kim Coco Iwamoto ousted House Speaker Scott Saiki, leaving a leadership vacancy that will be addressed after the election.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The first round of the inaugural CIF Southern Section Division 1 girls’ flag football playoffs on Saturday produced several upsets, many exciting finishes and plenty of touchdowns, including two by Ventura receiver Kaiya Cooke in a 28-20 victory over Agoura.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of upset
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frenetically

freneticism

frenzied

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