skittishness

noun

Definition of skittishnessnext
as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements because of the horse's skittishness and temperamental nature, only experienced riders should ride him

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  1. anxiety
  2. worry
  3. unease
  4. tension
Noun
  • Lazarus also encourages people not to let anxiety and fear control them.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder, so there is some overlap between sleep anxiety and sleep phobia (somniphobia).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Reports suggest plans are already creating unease among federal workers who are concerned about whether their jobs may be cut by the incoming administration.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Or, pair it with another DIY Christmas garland or an evergreen garland, and hang them on your banister, mantle, or in a door frame using a tension rod for a full and playful look.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Macron hosted Trump for a White House state dinner in 2018, but tensions emerged the following year over Macron's comments about NATO's status.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tension
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