Definition of ANXIOUSNESS

anxiousness

Plural: anxiousnesses

Noun

  • (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
  • a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
  • The state of being anxious.
  • A feeling of anxiety.

Origin / Etymology

From anxious + -ness.

Synonyms

anxiety, disquiet

Scrabble Score: 18

anxiousness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anxiousness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anxiousness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

anxiousness is a valid Words With Friends word